Age Gracefully
"Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength." - Betty Friedan
Aging by Choice
The sunset years of our lives
are also the golden years filled with the treasure of wisdom from our youth. We
learn to slow down and enjoy life for its small blessings as we leave behind
the days of hustle and bustle. In the process, we also realize that things around
us move much faster and it’s not always easy to keep pace with all the changes.
Changes are taking place in
many spheres and one such area is how the traditional Indian family structure
is changing- we are moving away from joint family arrangement to a more nuclear
and mobile family structure. With grown up children moving to different cities
or countries in search of greener pastures of work and career, it’s often the
elderly parents who are faced with making the choice to move or stay back.
In the present times, most
elderly citizens choose to live independently for as long as possible. This era of automation and mechanization
offers so many ways for us to use technology and solutions to our benefit. We
can now decide how we choose to live and experience our retirement years.One
such revolutionary solution is the concept of assistive domotics.
Everything
around us seems to be turning “smart”. We have smart phones, smart TV and smart
cars. We now also have “smart homes” that integrate intelligent solutions into
the home to make our lives secure and comfortable. Domotics is the science of applying
technology to control the operation of domestic appliances in a smart and
intelligent way.
These
are simple to use solutions that make our day to day activities smoother. Some
examples include:
- Lights in hallways turning ON to automatically guide you after dark
- Scheduling and automatic control of appliances like fans, TV, AC etc.
- Automatic reminders for daily activities like exercising, taking medication, doctor appointments
For
seniors limited by mobility, these solutions can assist in daily tasks and
ensure home safety. For those looking for comfort and convenience, the voice
command and touch based controls can save trips up the stairs to switch off
fans, TV or AC.
A Helping Hand in Emergency
Situations
Home
automation solutions not only improve accessibility around the house, they are also
handy communication tools in the event of an emergency. Fall and SOS alert
ensures the caregiver or family member is immediately informed of the situation
so help arrives on time.
For
tasks like doctor appointments and taking medications, there are reminders that
can be set so you don’t have to manually record or remember them.
Now you
can make the choice to live your golden years without depending on physical
support of people around you. Make technology your companion. Today there are
ample home automation solutions to choose from. To help you make the right
choice, consider the following:
- Choose a product that is reliable and has after sales support available. In case you have questions or concerns after the purchase, there should be someone reliable to reach out to.
- Ask about rewiring your existing appliances to automate them. There are solutions that require minimal rewiring.
- Look for ease of use and easy operation. Touch based mobile apps are simple and intuitive and can be used by anyone.
- Last but not least, always ask for a demo and read up on the specifications to ensure the product fits your needs.
Let
Technology be your companion in old age- technology that brings independence
and freedom!
Sentinel is a secure,
convenient and budget friendly application that is easy and quick to set up and
does not require internet connection to work. User intuitive mobile controls
and voice enabled commands make it easy to use by the elderly. Emergency
notifications and reminders are added features that make Sentinel an efficient,
reliable and safe solution.
For queries or information, contact sentinel@thinkingcode.com
