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When I was working and leaving my mother with MCI alone a couple of days a week, I used the security system and door camera to monitor my mother. At that point, her MCI mainly impacted her memory and she was coping well with some memory aids in checklists and labels. I had the security system monitoring her bedroom door, the bathroom door, and the external doors. I had webcams in the common room (kitchen, living and dining rooms), hallway, and the external doors. My nephew lived next door and his wife was usually home during the day and we have good neighbors.
When the doors were opened and closed, I got a text. If Mom pushed her panic/help button, I would have been notified in addition to the EMTs called. Ditto for the fire alarems. My plan was to call my niece-in-law to check on my mother if she didn't start moving around in the morning (I left before she got up) or if she went on her walk and didn't return on time. Never had any problems, but the monitors and cameras made me feel better and I would have been able to call for help if it had been needed.
We lived on a one-lane road in the country with limited vehicle traffic and everyone knew my mother and knew she walked the road at mid-day. Mom's MCI never impacted her decision-making the way vascular dementia impacted my father. Mom was always able to make good decisions assuming she could remember all the facts. At this point, she was always orientated to time and place too. I needed to call her to remind her to get her lunch out of the fridge but didn't need to concern myself she might try to wash the dishes with the drain cleaner.
When Mom became wheelchair/bed bound, I placed a camera with two-way voice in her bedroom so I could check on her without disturbing her or keep an eye on her when I was in the yard or making a very short run to pick up something. It worked for us.
Yes, you say Mom has a Dementia. Dementia is unpredictable. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I really can't see a Dr. Suggesting a Ring if Mom is passed the first stage.
Would your doctor suggest a camera to be put in place if you left a 3, 4, 6 year old home for a short period of time? I have to wonder what good a camera would do if you saw mom in trouble? How long would it take you to get to her if she fell and could not get up. If you saw her leave the house dressed in light weight pants and a blouse and slippers and the temp is 10 degrees F? How far could se get before you got home? What if she put a pan of soup on and ... You get the idea. It is not safe to leave anyone with dementia alone even for a short period of time.
I am sure EVERYONE has done this at least 1 time. While it is understandable it is not a good idea. I think that putting cameras in will give you a false sense of security and "permission" to leave her.
The neurologist suggested this AFTER evaluating her in person. At this point, she spends most of the day sleeping. More her choice - not end stage. She still follows instructions about what to do - such as do not use the microwave while I am gone. She cannot use the stove - it's digital and cannot/will not figure it out. She does not wander. Never leaves the house. I was looking for advice on systems people had used that were successful. I want one where I can talk to her if I see her doing something unsafe. I care for my Dad too. I need to take him to a cancer center for treatment. I cannot take her as she coughs alot and does not cover her mouth. It would be very off putting to those other cancer patients. I appreciate your input - your advice is absolutely correct when she is at a later stage. BTW, we live in Florida. It does not get very cold here : )
I have the Blink cameras that I originally purchased when my husband was completely bedridden in our living room and I wanted to be able to check on him when I had to be out and about for any reason. Mine are the older models that you can only hear the person when you're checking on them, but they now come with 2 way talk which is even better. They're easy to set up, not very expensive, and you access them through your phone. They're a great peace of mind.
I've installed both. I had a SimpliSafe security system and a ring camera on the entrance door. Both were easily installed (at least for me, I am a techie).
Both are connected to your home internet and provide a web interface to manage them, both allow you to view your cameras remotely. Both require you to change the default passwords if you want a "secure" system. I purchased the security system first, and I like I could set up text alerts to my phone when certain doors were opened or closed. Ring would notify my phone whenever someone came to the door too. The last time I looked, Ring had a good security system but didn't allow you to set up as many monitors on the different devices. Ring _allows_ you to become a member of a community group that shares the output from their cameras.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
When the doors were opened and closed, I got a text. If Mom pushed her panic/help button, I would have been notified in addition to the EMTs called. Ditto for the fire alarems. My plan was to call my niece-in-law to check on my mother if she didn't start moving around in the morning (I left before she got up) or if she went on her walk and didn't return on time. Never had any problems, but the monitors and cameras made me feel better and I would have been able to call for help if it had been needed.
We lived on a one-lane road in the country with limited vehicle traffic and everyone knew my mother and knew she walked the road at mid-day. Mom's MCI never impacted her decision-making the way vascular dementia impacted my father. Mom was always able to make good decisions assuming she could remember all the facts. At this point, she was always orientated to time and place too. I needed to call her to remind her to get her lunch out of the fridge but didn't need to concern myself she might try to wash the dishes with the drain cleaner.
When Mom became wheelchair/bed bound, I placed a camera with two-way voice in her bedroom so I could check on her without disturbing her or keep an eye on her when I was in the yard or making a very short run to pick up something. It worked for us.
I have to wonder what good a camera would do if you saw mom in trouble? How long would it take you to get to her if she fell and could not get up.
If you saw her leave the house dressed in light weight pants and a blouse and slippers and the temp is 10 degrees F? How far could se get before you got home?
What if she put a pan of soup on and ...
You get the idea. It is not safe to leave anyone with dementia alone even for a short period of time.
I am sure EVERYONE has done this at least 1 time. While it is understandable it is not a good idea.
I think that putting cameras in will give you a false sense of security and "permission" to leave her.
Both are connected to your home internet and provide a web interface to manage them, both allow you to view your cameras remotely. Both require you to change the default passwords if you want a "secure" system. I purchased the security system first, and I like I could set up text alerts to my phone when certain doors were opened or closed. Ring would notify my phone whenever someone came to the door too. The last time I looked, Ring had a good security system but didn't allow you to set up as many monitors on the different devices. Ring _allows_ you to become a member of a community group that shares the output from their cameras.