Radio Automation Free

Radio Automation Free

Radio Automation Free

Automation in the home is expensive, but there are devices that are currently available to monitor the elderly to keep them safe. Automation is not just to monitor electricity and turn on sprinkler systems or security. However, the same technology may be used to help the elderly stay at home. There are devices for the person and for the home that can help keep people who are older or disabled, safe. Many of the same irritating devices that monitor whether we are following the law, can be implemented to save a life.

Automation to Transmit Vitals

The New York Times posted an article in 2009, ("Sensors Help Keep the Elderly Safe, and at Home", John Leland, NY Times, 2009), that listed eNeighbor as emerging technology to help keep track of the elderly if they fall by monitoring motion in the home. He gives examples of how its helped save lives. Other automation includes hand held devices that allow patients to monitor their vitals at home and to transmit their vitals to monitoring facilities if they are "out of range". More simple devices are emergency buttons that can be worn around the neck and when someone falls, or if an intruder entered the home, it can dial 911.