by Growing Needs | Mar 21, 2025 | Caregivers Support, Caregiving, Digital & Technology, Services
Home monitoring technologies can be a great help for seniors and caregivers, offering peace of mind while ensuring safety, health, and independence. Modern home technologies help to ensure the well-being of individuals who may have limited mobility, cognitive impairments, or are recovering from surgery.
From fall detection systems to smart home devices and remote health monitoring, these technologies are transforming how we approach senior care, providing peace of mind for both seniors and their families.
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These pagers serve to prevent falls and wandering through monitoring the movement of the elderly. For seniors who are prone to falls, caregivers often find themselves in a state of anxiety not knowing when their loved ones are moving about or standing up from the bed – which could lead to a fall. With this pager, the in-built motion sensor will send a wireless signal to a pager carried by the caregiver (clipped to a belt or inside a pocket).
When positioned along the bedside, the fall monitor will alarm the caregiver whenever one attempts to vacate the bed. A silent wireless signal is sent to the caregiver pager up to 300 ft away.
Price: S$65
This bed safety alarm gives caregivers a peace of mind, knowing that they will be alerted when a loved one gets up from the bed. The bed alarm uses a pressure-sensitive mat that is placed under the individual’s mattress or fitted on the bed. The mat detects even the slightest of movements or changes in pressure, such as when one starts to sit up or attempts to stand up.
Price: S$192
The Wyze Lock Bolt is a smart lock designed to enhance security and convenience as one no longer needs a physical key to open the door. It integrates with the Wyze ecosystem, offering users a range of features such as remote access, easy installation, and multiple methods of entry, all while providing robust security for the home.
Seniors may struggle with carrying or remembering keys, and this keyless entry option allows one to easily unlock the door using a fingerprint or PIN code.
Caregivers or family members can use the Wyze app to remotely lock or unlock the door, which provides extra peace of mind that the door is securely locked. Some seniors might have difficulty recalling to lock the door and this could be a lifesaver in emergency situations.
Price: S$105
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This motion sensor night light has a detection distance from 0 to 3 metres and detection angle of 120°. This could be a great addition to the home, improving both safety and convenience. These lights are designed to automatically turn on when they detect movement, making it easier for seniors to navigate their homes at night without the risk of falls or accidents. For situations like going to the toilet at night, these motion sensor lights could greatly enhance safety.
Price: S$2.73 – $6
This pill organiser and dispenser helps one to organise, monitor and dispense a wide range of medications, vitamins for up to 1 month. The accompanying audio and visual alerts (1 to 9 times daily) brings greater ease to the medication management process, relieving caregiver’s concerns about their loved ones taking their medication on time.
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Price: S$110.35
A portable and user-friendly device designed to help individuals with diabetes monitor their blood glucose levels at home. This glucose meter system offers accuracy, convenience, and ease of use for both first-time users and those who need regular monitoring.
In addition, the Gmate Healthcare app provides a simple and intuitive interface for managing blood sugar data, tracking progress, and subsequently sharing results with healthcare providers. By connecting to the smartphone, this allows one to use their smartphone as a display and to track glucose readings.
Price: S$8 – $35
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This blood pressure monitor seamlessly integrates with the OMRON connect app, allowing one to track blood pressure readings, monitor trends, and receive personalized insights. One could share this data with healthcare professionals to understand heart behaviors, identify patterns, and make informed lifestyle adjustments to support cardiovascular health.
This device features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to sync their readings with the OMRON Connect app on their smartphones. This app helps track, store, and analyze blood pressure trends over time. It also features a large, easy-to-read display that shows both systolic and diastolic readings, along with pulse rates.
Price: S$165
The TP-Link Tapo C210 is a smart security camera designed to provide users with enhanced home security through high-definition video and smart features.
The camera can rotate horizontally by pan 360° and tilt 114°, allowing one to adjust the viewing angle remotely. Furthermore, the Tapo C210 is equipped with motion detection technology. When movement is detected, the camera will trigger an alert to the phone, notifying one of possible activity in the area. This could be helpful for families with young children and seniors who are more prone to accidents.
Price: S$33
The Xiaomi Bluetooth Sensor 2 connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth, enabling one to monitor the status of doors and windows, all from the phone. This wireless connection simplifies installation and ensures one receives instant alerts whenever the sensor detects an open or closed state. The sensor sends real-time alerts to the smartphone whenever it detects that a door or window has been opened or closed.
Price: S$12.25
With modern technologies as such, help can be just a button or update via an application away. Home monitoring technologies for seniors helps in ensuring safety and brings added convenience for seniors. Caregivers can now better go about their daily activities without having to constantly worry.
Growing Needs grew out of our own encounters with caring for our aging parents and reflecting on the Growing Needs that we ourselves would face as we advance in years. We hope to build a community that will learn, share and contribute towards caring for the growing needs of our loved ones.
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