Spring 2017 Newsletter

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Cornerstone Group © 2017
112 S. Lee
Clearwater, KS 67026
888.758.8976
How Technology is Helping Seniors Live Independently
Given the comforting familiarity and fond memories of home, it’s
no surprise that home is where many seniors prefer to spend their
golden years. Yet declines in physical abilities or cognitive function
can make living alone an unsafe option. Thankfully, new technol-
ogy is enabling more seniors to stay in their homes and age in
place. It includes:
• Smart Detection Devices – There are smart stove alarms
to alert older adults to potentially dangerous situations and
smart bath monitors to detect potential overflow issues and shut
off water before the bathtub overfills.
• Smart Medication Reminders – Since seniors often take
multiple medications, making sure the correct medication is
taken at the correct time is a worrisome issue for many families.
To address it, smart medication pillboxes offer audible or visual
cues to prompt users to take their meds and can also send remote
alerts to caregivers.
• Smart Doorbells – By providing a video picture of visitors,
these devices help older adults decide whether or not to answer
the door to a stranger.
• Smart Home Security Systems – These can be programmed
to automatically lock doors, arm security systems, and alert
homeowners and caregivers remotely if issues arise.
In addition, personal emergency response systems (PERS) provide
seniors with a personal help button that’s worn around the neck
or wrist. Even in cases where an individual is unable to push the
button, these devices are designed to sense a fall and connect auto-
matically to a response center. There are also mobile PERS devices
with GPS satellite tracking ability to alert the family of a senior’s
location. Other assistive devices include phones with large buttons
that are easy for stiff fingers to use, and curtains or blinds that can
be operated with remote controls.
“TRAILS OF TULIPS”
32nd Annual Tulip Time Festival
April 8 & 9 in Belle Plaine, KS
SKT offers a variety of smart home devices, as well as the Guardian personal
emergency response system. Contact us for more information.