With life expectancy in the UK estimated at between 78 and 82 years, many seniors living at home are embracing smart technology to make life easier. Let’s look at six of the best home devices for elderly people:
1. Smart vacuum cleaners
Who wants to be hoovering the house from top to bottom every day? Seniors with weak joints who are susceptible to falls certainly don’t, so smart vacuum cleaners are the perfect addition to their home. Smart vacuums take away the physical demand to keep the floors clean and help with hygiene thanks to built-in washing technology.
2. Smart kitchen appliances
For many reasons, it can be hard for the elderly to cook a meal. Food is often burned and can lead to fire risks; however, with smart kitchen appliances, seniors can easily set timers to ensure efficient cooking and track expiry dates on chilled products thanks to advanced fridge technology.
3. Smart medication management
Remembering to take vital medications can be a real challenge for seniors; however, smart medication management devices ensure they stay on track with administering tablets. The devices work by sending voice reminders or dispensing pills at the necessary times. They also help prevent overdoses.
4. Smartwatches
Smartwatches are increasingly popular among the elderly generation. They offer a range of functions in addition to showing the time; for example, smartwatches can monitor heart rate, receive messages, and offer SOS alerts.
5. Smart call buttons
Smart call buttons are a vital safety feature in the home of a vulnerable person. Either wall-mounted, bedside, or worn as a necklace or bracelet, these wireless call buttons can potentially save lives by sending an SOS alert to caregivers or family members in the event of an emergency.
6. Smart thermostats
It is scary when you hear about how many elderly people sit in freezing cold houses simply because they are afraid to turn the heating on. Smart thermostats not only help to keep houses cosy and warm all year round via voice commands but also have automatic energy-saving properties for peace of mind.
