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One of the greatest obstacles to “aging in place” is maintaining a home environment conducive to the gradual decline in physical ability that happens to us all – things like decreased vision, mobility, and strength, and an increased risk of falls. While the idea of implementing new technology can sound overwhelming, the truth is that, done correctly, technology can be simple and intuitive, needing little management once programmed.

So what are we talking about exactly? Common options include smart sockets that monitor home appliances and send alerts when the appliance has been left on. Sensors can be added to just about anything you can imagine, alerting a homeowner or caregiver to a water leak, a gas leak, even help avoid scalding by detecting if bath water is too hot. Temperature in the home can be set automatically, according to the room and time of day. Smart lighting can detect movement, lighting your way out of bed, down the stairs at night, or alerting the hearing impaired that someone is at the door. And access control allows homeowners to see and interact with whomever is at the door without ever opening it.