Home Security Tips for Seniors during Summer

Every summer in the U.S., the seniors and elderly of our communities struggle with the high heat and humidity and most of the victims of heat-related deaths each year are over the age of 50. When the temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit and above, it’s critical that older adults make some changes to keep themselves hot weather-safe. 

As the environment continues to change and summers get hotter, this problem is only likely to increase, so it’s important to consider how to keep the seniors in your home safe and comfortable while they age.

Extreme Heat Hits Seniors Harder

A combination of age-related factors work together and it explains why seniors and the elderly are at higher risk of serious health problems, heat stroke, and even heat-related death.

• Older people don’t feel as hot when temperatures climb dangerously high
• Seniors don’t feel as thirsty – even when they’re dehydrated – so they don’t consume enough water
• Older adults may be taking medications that confuse their ability to be aware of discomfort with the current temperature
• Older bodies simply don’t cool down as well as they did when they were younger

In addition, the presence of heart disease, diabetes and other diseases make it more difficult for seniors to cope with the high heat and humidity of summer.

How a Home Security Helps Seniors Trying to Stay Cool

When a monitored home security system is installed in a senior’s home, alerts can be set to ensure that the air conditioning keeps things cooler. If the air conditioner fails and the temperatures in the senior’s home start to climb, alarms can be set to tell the senior that the temperatures are unsafe and give them time to get into other air conditioned places and contact a repair company.

For families and caregivers trying to help independent seniors stay safe, it’s a great freedom to know that the home security alerts can be sent to more than one device. If a concerned son or daughter gets an alert that their mother’s home is too warm, they can call and check on her or even adjust the temperature from their phone to make sure that mom and dad are staying cooler.

With camera surveillance, those concerned about their elderly parent can keep an eye on them even if they’re in the yard. If you call and don’t get an answer, you can check the monitoring system and see whether your elderly parent is simply enjoying the breeze on the porch or if they’ve fallen in the yard and you need to send help immediately.

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