Remote Monitoring Solutions for Seniors (2024)

In today’s high-tech world, keeping an eye on elderly loved ones has never been easier.

Elderly monitoring devices are an essential part of smart home devices for aging in place, providing peace of mind for family caregivers by ensuring seniors’ safety and well-being at home.

Whether it’s monitoring for falls, detecting emergencies, or staying connected through audio and video, these devices offer practical solutions to common caregiving challenges.

Below, we’ve highlighted some of the top monitoring devices for seniors that we recommend based on their features, ease of use, and reliability.

Top Picks in Elderly Safety Technology: Recommended Home Monitoring Devices

Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor

Many of us have used baby monitors before in our homes so we’re very familiar with how helpful they can be.

Today’s monitors (and the one we recommend) also come with video so you can “hear” and “see” what and who you are monitoring.

The Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor is one of the top items that our readers are purchasing and it makes sense – it’s a great product at a reasonable price.

Pro Tip: I used a similar monitor while caring for my mother, and it was incredibly useful, helping me respond quickly to her needs.

Video Cameras for Home Monitoring

Video cameras are a popular choice in home security systems for elderly loved ones, especially if you want to keep an eye on multiple rooms.

Here are two highly recommended options:

COOAU Pet Camera

Yes, I know – this is a “pet camera” but honestly – don’t let the name fool you.

It can be used for just about anything that you want to monitor visually.

The features that the COOAU Pet Camera offers include:

• It detects sound
• Tracks motion
• Facial recognition
• 2 way audio
• Real time alerts
• Works with Alexa
• Offers cloud storage
• Uses 1024 bit financial level encryption for privacy protection

Blurams Home Pro

This camera offers very similar features to the pet camera we mentioned above and a few extra features that may be of use to you.

The Blurams indoor camera includes the following features:

• 2 way audio
• Facial recognition
• Smart home alerts
• Privacy area
• Night vision
• Local and cloud storage
• Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
• Live stream / real time alerts

Alexa Devices for Senior Monitoring

Amazon’s Echo Show can also serve as an effective monitoring tool. With its video and audio capabilities, caregivers can use several Alexa skills to stay in touch with their loved ones.

The Echo Show that you see here offers you audio and video and by implementing the skills that all the Alexa devices offer – you can use it as you would a video or audio type of monitoring system.

The Alexa skills that can help you to monitor your senior loved one include:

• Drop in skill (works with Echo Show)
• Use it as an Intercom
• Video Phone Calls (if you need help)
• The new Alexa Hub feature

Nobi Smart Light: The All-in-One Monitoring Solution

The Nobi Smart Light is a comprehensive solution within senior care alert systems, originally from Belgium and now available in the United States. It’s one of the latest senior fall detection devices disguised as an everyday item.

Disguised as a ceiling light, it offers a range of features designed to keep seniors safe and comfortable.

• fall prevention device (motion detection turns the light on)
• fall alert (contacts the people on your list that you have fallen)
• controlled via smart phone
• provides weather forecast
• adjusts lighting
• built in air quality monitor
• collects data from other smart devices

This wonderful device has been awarded the prestigious Hendry van de Velde Awards 2021 and the German Design Awards 2022.

Watch the video below so that you can get the full overview of this wonderful gadget. I hope it can eventually be offered worldwide.

How to Choose the Right Elderly Monitoring Device

When selecting a monitoring device for a senior loved one, consider the following factors:

• Ease of Use: Choose a device with simple controls and easy setup.
• Privacy Features: Look for encryption and privacy settings to protect your loved one’s personal space.
• Connectivity: Opt for devices that can integrate with existing smart home systems.
• Emergency Alerts: Ensure the device can alert family members or emergency services in case of accidents or health issues.

Elderly monitoring devices provide invaluable support to family caregivers, offering real-time monitoring, safety features, and peace of mind.

Whether you’re looking for a basic video monitor or a comprehensive smart home system, there’s a solution to fit your needs.

For more information on choosing the best monitoring devices, visit our website or reach out to our team for expert advice.

About the Author: Esther C. Kane, CAPS, C.D.S.