5 Reasons Why Seniors Should Have Home Security

September 27, 2021 by Anas Mustafa

Often, security is thought of in the context of young children or families that need protection from criminals and other unsavory individuals. Oddly, seniors seem to sometimes be ignored in the conversation, as if they’re old enough to not have to worry.

While there’s some degree of danger for everyone regardless of age, since the elderly typically live in more isolated situations, and have increasingly fragile health, their security and protection is actually as important, if not more so, than for other groups of people.

Still, you may not be fully convinced yet. Keep reading to see the top five reasons why seniors should have home
security.

1. Crime prevention

This is incredibly obvious and the first thing that most people think about when it comes to why one should invest in a home security system. The truth is that regardless of age, locale, or personal circumstances, criminals can strike at any time.

Having a smart alarm system will protect seniors from the criminals that would otherwise break into their homes. In fact, seniors are often seen as the ideal target for thieves because of their reduced physical capabilities.

Just having a home security system present will act as a deterrent to criminals as the home will no longer be seen as an easy target.

If a criminal does decide to trespass or break-in, the home security system can capture photographic and video
evidence of the offenders while alerting the authorities of the crime.

2. Monitoring

Another big advantage of having a home security system is that it can be used for alternative purposes.

For seniors, something like a fall or stroke can strike at any time and leave them incapacitated and unable to call for help. Falling is the leading cause of hospitalizations for seniors aged 65 and over.

If you’re a relative or a caregiver, you love your elderly person and want them to be safe at all times.

Thankfully, with new technology, virtually every home security system today comes with an app that can monitor the security status of the home, and provide direct video feeds to see how your senior relative is doing no matter where you are. Also, with most security systems you can now add a monitored fall detector or a medical pendant to get you help in case of a medical emergency.

This way, you’ll know if something is wrong, and you’ll be alerted to any updates or system upgrades you need. You can rest easy knowing that your loved one will be protected and watched over at all times.

3. Captures other hazards

There’s also more to a home security system today than just purely crime prevention (though that is naturally a big part of it).

In fact, home security systems have other benefits and are capable of catching other crises like fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. This is vital because it has been shown that older adults make up a significant percentage of home fire deaths due to their lack of mobility.

A modern home security system can come with integrated smoke detectors, which will give you early warnings of danger and allow you to send help even if you’re not living in the home.

There are also set-ups capable of detecting the odourless, colourless, and tasteless chemical carbon monoxide, which causes death subtly and quickly, but which, like fire deaths, can be easily prevented by catching them early with a solid security detection system.

4. Home automation

Another significant advantage of a modern smart home security system is that it can provide more beyond just protection and early warning.

In fact, these set-ups can now act as secure and solid platforms from which you can build a base of home automation services, something which is particularly important for less mobile seniors.

These features can make anyone’s life easier, meaning that the elderly are also sure to benefit even more so. For instance, you can get smart locks that allow you to unlock the door through your smartphone or by entering a password, so you don’t have to fumble with keys or strain to see which key goes into the door.

You could also program different features to work together in order to boost security and convenience. For example, you could use smart lights that turn on when motion is detected in a hallway, so you don’t have to click them on, thus reducing the chance of slips and falls while fumbling in the dark.

You can also set them up to automatically close garage doors or flick on the lights periodically even when you’re not home. This ensures that you’re secure at all times, even if you forget something simple like closing the garage.

5. Save money

A final benefit to consider is just how much this type of set-up can boost the efficiency of your home. For instance, if you get a smart thermostat, you can save money on utility bills, while keeping your home as comfortable as needed.

These pieces of equipment can detect when doors or windows are left open, notifying you to close them and save on your energy bill. They will also adjust temperatures automatically in these situations to reduce the cost, or help boost it to reduce the inconvenience, depending on what you set it up to do.

The Final Word

There are many reasons you should consider investing in a home security system if you’re a senior or a loved one of yours is a senior. There’s the obvious and intuitive advantage of increased home security and protection from crime. Even beyond that, there are strong benefits to consider including catching other preventable accidents, saving money, and making life more efficient and easy.

Even if you’re in the upper echelons of age, home security is still important. You need it for a variety of reasons that we’ve elucidated here, regardless of whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones and family.

However, it can be daunting trying to set up an entire home security system alone. Thankfully, you don’t have to
tackle this problem by yourself. In fact, if you need an alarm system in the GTA, there’s no one better to reach out to than Canadian Security Professionals. Call us at 1-877-494-9911, or contact us via our webpage.

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