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Case Studies

There are thousands of different ways to use smart technology to make life easier every day. There are also many opportunities to make a home safer with minor adjustments and easy to implement solutions. Here are a few Age in Place case studies to give ideas for solving your families situation.

Paul - Gloucester, MA

Concerns

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  • New home on second floor

  • Recent stroke

  • Cataracts

  • Mobility issues (using a walker)

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Solutions

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  1. Electric stair lift from garage to 2nd floor

  2. Removal of throw rugs

  3. Bathroom toilet safety rails 

  4. Alexa devices in 3 rooms allowing for verbal commands

  5. Apple watch with cellular calling

  6. Philips Hue lighting organized by room and tied to Alexa for verbal commands

  7. Motion detectors activating lights in closets while hands are full

  8. Smart locks on doors with automatic locking, alerts, and profiles

  9. Ring cameras with motion detection

  10. Power shades 

  11. Created basic Alexa Routines for night time

  12. Smart plugs for specific TVs and furniture​

  13. Training on how to use all of the above

 

Outcomes

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  • Peace of mind using health alert system and calling ability (Apple watch)

  • Easier mobility within the home​ (rug removal, safety rails)

  • Less having to manipulate individual lights, drapes (Alexa, Phillips Hue)

  • No fear of stairs (Stair lift)

  • Awareness of who is at the door (Smart locks and Ring Cameras)

  • Easier ability to play music, get information, lock doors (Alexa)

  • Safer at night when getting out of bed with verbal commands (Alexa, Phillips)

"These changes have helped me significantly. I can do much more than I could before. And Alexa can be fun once I learned how to use it!" - Paul

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