Remote Monitoring



Motion Sensor

Motion Sensors

  • GrandCare provides caregivers both daily and weekly graphs which detect patterns of motion. For example, were pills accessed? Was there an increase/decrease in motion?
  • GrandCare also provides summary reports and a dynamic daily show.
  • GrandCare enables the set up of alerts and notifications to the designated caregivers/family members.


Example Rules for Motion Sensors

  • If NO motion in kitchen from 8 am to noon then email daughter.
  • ANY motion at foot of bed at night then turn on bathroom light.
  • If EXCESSIVE motion in bathroom for more than 45 minutes between 10 pm and 6am then call Emergency Call List.

Door/Drawer Sensors

  • Door sensor can be used for regular doors, cabinets, pill boxes etc.
  • Daily graphing detects door openings/closings (Did the caregiver arrive? Did the loved one open the door during the night?)
  • GrandCare allows for the set up of door sensor alerts and notifications to designated caregivers/family members.


Example Rules for Door Sensors

  • If door OPENED from 10pm to 6am then call neighbor.
  • If pill box is NOT OPENED between 8am and 10am then make a reminder call to the loved one.
  • If front door NEXT OPENED then call daughter at work because the caregiver has arrived.

Pressure Sensor

Pressure Sensors

  • Bed sensors can be used for beds, chairs etc.
  • There is nightly graphing to detect sleeping patterns and if someone gets out of bed and does not return during the night.
  • GrandCare allows for the set up of bed sensor alerts and notifications to the designated caregivers/family members.


Example Rules for Pressure Sensor

  • If there is nobody IN BED for more than 45 minutes between 10pm and 6am then text night nurse.
  • If restless in bed then text daughter
  • If no movement after 10 am then call son

 


Alert/Action Buttons

  • There are fixed buttons and wearable buttons.
  • Each button can be assigned various actions.
  • These buttons are NOT a personal emergency response system nor a crisis management device.


Example Rules for Alert/Action Buttons

  • If nightlight button is PUSHED then turn on light.
  • If contact me button is PUSHED then call daughter.
  • If wake up button is NOT pushed between 7am and noon then email the front desk.