“Home smart home” for the elderly
India has the second highest population of elderly people in the world according to the Global Age Watch Index, which is projected to rise to 12% of the total population by 2020.This also shows that this growing population requires constant attention, safety and care.
Today most of your parents are well into their retirement years and you don’t have enough time in your busy schedule to make sure they have immediate care when needed or require assistance if an emergency occurs. There is a constant paranoia about their safety and assistance. Fortunately, there are home automation gadgets that assure their safety with just a tap of your fingers.
These gadgets can easily help with minor needs and provide comfortable assisted living for those who require it. From answering a door bell, locking up after attending, adjusting the room temperature, switching off the lights and security system functions are all a click away or voice controlled without having to get up from their bed or chairs.
Silvan is one such home automation provider, with top of the line smart home solutions which can be used for assisted living, namely Cubo, Lumos, Zply, Secure and Cbell. With a uniquely designed system, all Silvan products, let you monitor security, switch devices on or off and control the conditions and major functions of your household anytime and anyplace, through easy-to-use interfaces.
With crime rates increasing, knowing that your elderly parent is home alone can be a big concern. Elderly residents living in independent houses are also highly vulnerable. Smart security systems like “SECURE” by Silvan will provide the necessary intrusion detection, should someone ever attempt to break into your home. “SECURE” monitors your home through wireless sensor and a SECURE mobile app also lets you decide on whom to send the alert notification to. “Cbell” the app based wireless video doorbell, is connected to a smart phone which sends a direct signal to your phone when a person is at the door and unlock if necessary. The innovative app based product lets you look at the visitor at the door through your cell phone. Your elderly parents don’t have to walk to the door anymore when they hear the door bell ring.
A smart home takes care of not just your security concerns but also your elderly parents’ personal safety. The combination of SECURE and its associated sensors are used for fall detection and also identify any unusual activity in your home premises. These sensors can also be used for medical monitoring such as detection of unusual sleep patterns. Alarms are generated to a pre-defined number and signal is also sent to managing medical emergency if required.These products make your home and elderly parent not just independent, but ensures them safety and support to at all times.