With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on the horizon, adult children often struggle with a gift that is thoughtful and can help mom or dad to stay safe and enhance their well-being. Smart home technology is an effective way to help prevent falls at home.

One powerful way to help older adults to stay safe is by introducing smart lighting elements. Not only does lighting help set ambiance and establish aesthetic appeal, but the right lighting decreases the risk of falls by keeping dark areas bright and subtly influencing alertness and sleep. Here are some effective smart home devices that can help:

• LED strip lights placed around doorframes and under furniture emit gentle light while they reduce the risk of nighttime falls.
• Smart bulbs with adjustable hues help to promote alertness during the day using blue-enriched white light as well as improve sleep at night with lower-intensity light. This combination can lower the overall risk of falls by up to 43%.
• Motion-activated lights or voice-controlled systems can illuminate pathways, helping to prevent trips and falls in dark spaces.
• Smart nightlights provide remote-controlled brightness or automatic illumination when surrounding light levels are lower.

Smart technology is a valuable tool in helping older adults to live safely at home for a longer time. Technology, in conjunction with a custom tailored care plan and professional caregivers, can protect seniors against the serious, long-term consequences of a fall.

Our mission is to help older adults to live their best life possible. We’re passionate about helping people lead safe and secure lives in the comfort of their own homes. If you have concerns about your mom, dad or other loved one, reach out to learn more about caregiving options. We offer flexible schedules and services to meet your needs, from occasional respite service to 24-hour care.