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I did some research on this and there is a great variety of gadgets out there. The key for me was to be able to access the video remotely, since I wouldn't be there at the time.
I paid attention to the reviews from folks who already bought the items and learned a lot about the features that way. Things to think about: do you want audio and video? Capability to record? Does it work on a battery or need plugged in? Does it have a backup battery? Night vision ability? Motion activated or constant running? How wide a "shot" do you want it to take?
We ended up not putting one in, but had settled on an alarm clock version that would go on her desk and have a pretty wide view of the living room & kitchen. There were lots of choices, tissue box covers, stuffed animals, plugs for outlets, and more.
If it's for your loved one you're caring for, I DO have a suggestion. Don't.
I put one in mom's room for night time use. Other end of the unit in our bedroom. I heard every little sound she made. She often talked to herself during the night or very early in the morning. The story she told about Chicken Little early one morning would curl your hair. I returned it to the store after two weeks of sleepless nights.
Even nursing homes who have 24-hour staff don't put monitors in patient's rooms. A caregiver needs SLEEP. Uninterrupted unless absolutely necessary.
If you're having trouble with your loved one being ambulatory, there are good solutions for that. A monitor shouldn't, in my opinion, be one of them.
Even though it is in your own home, I would get a legal consult with an attorney before installing anything. There are laws, state and federal, about recording others without their knowledge, especially audio. I would make sure you are not violating any law. I can understand your concerns for her welfare.
I also posted this question a while back. I was advised to talk with my mother and get her permission to install the camera. Excellent advise. Mom felt the camera was an invasion of her privacy and would not allow one.
A big consideration here is whether the camera is hidden and unknown to the patient and caregivers, or its exposed and known to all. I would think many caregivers would nor appreciate being spied on. Are these people suspect in some way?
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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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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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.
I paid attention to the reviews from folks who already bought the items and learned a lot about the features that way. Things to think about: do you want audio and video? Capability to record? Does it work on a battery or need plugged in? Does it have a backup battery? Night vision ability? Motion activated or constant running? How wide a "shot" do you want it to take?
We ended up not putting one in, but had settled on an alarm clock version that would go on her desk and have a pretty wide view of the living room & kitchen. There were lots of choices, tissue box covers, stuffed animals, plugs for outlets, and more.
I put one in mom's room for night time use. Other end of the unit in our bedroom. I heard every little sound she made. She often talked to herself during the night or very early in the morning. The story she told about Chicken Little early one morning would curl your hair. I returned it to the store after two weeks of sleepless nights.
Even nursing homes who have 24-hour staff don't put monitors in patient's rooms. A caregiver needs SLEEP. Uninterrupted unless absolutely necessary.
If you're having trouble with your loved one being ambulatory, there are good solutions for that. A monitor shouldn't, in my opinion, be one of them.