Living at home for as long as possible is a common goal of many,
Why continue to remain uncertain as to how everything is going
WELLNESS
Start the day/morning routines
End the day/bedtime routines
Toileting/showering frequency
Movement (over active, sedentary)
ADLs
Start the day/morning routines
End the day/bedtime routines
Toileting/showering frequency
Movement (over active, sedentary)
ADLs
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HOME ENVIRONMENT
Temperature/humidity extremes Water leaks Doors/windows opening Appliance usage |
COGNITIVE DECLINE
Wandering/elopement Day/night confusion Time of day confusion Over activity Lethargy Pacing |
SAFETY
Home arrival/departure Lack of movement Room occupancy Fall detection |
and parents should agree not to use tech monitoring as an excuse to be less vigilant themselves.
Discuss together the degree of monitoring - systems that offer extensive oversight might seem invasive. Monitoring systems that rely on cameras rather than ambient sensors should be openly discussed by all parties involved. Also discuss whether the parent can occasionally turn off a camera-based system for privacy.
Monitoring might mean less human interaction at times. Reassure loved ones’ that calls and visits won’t become less frequent and loved ones should agree not to use tech monitoring as an excuse to be less vigilant themselves.