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Video remote monitoring (with service through a vendor)

There are several options for video remote monitoring available through nationwide vendors who also provide remote monitoring staffing.

These options include:

  • One way video monitoring that allows a remote caregiver to see common areas of a home and can notify others or communicate directly with the person if issues arise
  • Two way video which allows the person to see the remote caregiver and interact with them directly both visually and verbally

Contact these vendors for additional information:

Sensors (purchasing from a vendor)

Sensors are available for rent or purchase as part of a remote monitoring service through nationwide vendors.

The types and function of the sensors include:

  • Contact sensors that can be used to detect when a door, window, cabinet or drawer are opened
  • Motion sensors that detect movement in a room
  • Pressure sensors that detect when someone is in a bed or chair
  • Moisture sensors that detect when a person experiences incontinence
  • Toilet flush sensors to detect a person’s use of the bathroom

Contact the individual vendor or visit their website for more information.

Electronic aids to daily living

Electronic Aid to Daily Living

Also known as ECU (Environmental Control Unit). These are a means to interact and manipulate electronic appliances such as TV, radio, CD player, lights, fan, or a thermostat. This is accomplished using voice activation, switch access, a computer interface, and adaptations such as X-10 units. A controller of a powered wheelchair can be interfaced for accessing electronic appliances.

The user can control systems within the home such as lights, security, climate, telephone, home theatre, and the internet with “Home Automated Living” software all by talking to the computer.  This is usually accomplished with ultrasound, infrared, AC wiring throughout the house, and radio frequency.

Some devices have discrete control interface (an electronic device is either turned ON or OFF), such as lights, fans, or television. Some devices are capable of continuous control interface which results in successively, greater or smaller degrees of control. Examples of continuous control are lowering and raising the volume on a television or dimming a light.

For more information: