Choosing security systems for assisted living facilities

Understanding the preferences of a technology’s end-users is key to a successful security systems


It’s critical that resident security systems at assisted living and other senior facilities are not only easy to use, but also help to future-proof operations for senior living communities, according to an article on the McKnight's Long-term Care News website.

Many facilities focus on the incidents or symptoms of the problem — like falls or wandering — rather than conducting a comprehensive assessment of the underlying issues in an effort to develop a solution.

Once an assessment of a facility’s issues is complete, it may be appropriate to reach out to a senior care technology company for help in determining best options. 

Understanding the preferences of a technology’s end-users — both the older adult residents and the staff — is also key to the successful implementation of resident security systems

Read the article.



October 25, 2019


Topic Area: Security


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