Caregivers make it possible for millions of people who are older or who have disabilities to live with dignity, safety and independence. But it can also be an around‑the‑clock responsibility with overwhelming emotional weight.
ADT Health — known for its 24/7 dedicated monitoring protection, medical alert systems and rapid-response safety technology — helps provide caregivers with something they rarely get: peace of mind.
Here are some ways caregivers can boost security in their loved ones’ homes to add practical tools for them and reassurance for you.
Set up a medical alert system
Enhance safety for your loved one with a medical alert system that fits their lifestyle. ADT Health’s Medical Alert Plus System provides dependable, in‑home coverage with a base and a waterproof* wristband or pendant equipped with personal help buttons. It also extends protection beyond the front door, with a range of 600 feet from the base.
This wireless option doesn’t require a landline, and the push of a button connects your loved one directly to an ADT monitoring agent specially trained to answer ADT Health calls. The system also offers home temperature monitoring and an optional fall detection feature**. For caregivers, this provides reassurance that help is always available, inside the home or out in the yard.
For those in rural areas or locations where cellular connection isn't strong, there is also a landline-supported system.
Provide support for those on the go
When mobility and independence allow your loved one to venture outside the home entirely, the On-The-Go Medical Alert System offers an added layer of reassurance. With built‑in GPS, wireless two‑way talk, and optional fall detection, it provides coverage during errands, walks or appointments. Caregivers can feel at ease knowing their loved one isn’t isolated from help, even when they are out and about on their own.
Add convenient accessories
Convenience accessories can further enhance safety throughout the home. ADT Health’s Waterproof Wall Mount Button can be placed in key areas like bedrooms and bathrooms, providing reliable access to assistance when a pendant or wristband isn’t immediately available. For caregivers, these predictable, easy‑to‑reach help points add a layer of security without disrupting daily routines.
The ADT Lockbox securely stores a spare house key to help ensure trusted family members, neighbors or first responders can enter the house when help is needed. In urgent situations, this eliminates the need for forced entry and helps ensure aid can reach your loved one without delay — giving caregivers confidence that locked doors won’t stand in the way during an emergency.
Keep an eye on things, even from afar
For caregivers who can’t always be physically present, simple, unobtrusive tools can help offer meaningful reassurance. ADT Motion Sensors can help confirm that your loved one is home and moving about as expected — for example, showing activity in the kitchen in the morning or near the hallway in the evening.
A Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) allows caregivers to see when their loved one leaves or arrives home. Whether it’s confirming they made it back from an appointment or simply knowing they stepped outside to enjoy some fresh air, these insights help bridge the distance. Together, these technologies create a gentle way to stay connected and informed without interrupting daily routines — helping give caregivers added peace of mind between check-ins.
Provide general home safety
General home- and life-safety devices can also play a meaningful role in easing caregiver worry. The ADT Indoor Siren, which works with the ADT home security system, produces a loud alert when a sensor or detector is triggered — helpful in larger homes or for loved ones who may not immediately hear an alarm. Caregivers can receive smartphone notifications, allowing them to stay informed no matter where they are.
The ADT Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector adds further protection by identifying smoke, CO and heat, then alerting your loved one with sound, light and voice notifications, as well as ADT+ app alerts. It also notifies the ADT Monitoring Center***, and its “one‑go‑all‑go” functionality prompts all paired detectors to sound at once. For caregivers, this helps provide early warning in critical situations.
The ADT Heat Detector helps protect against fire-related emergencies by sensing rapidly rising temperatures and sending immediate alerts through sound, light and the ADT+ app. It also notifies the ADT Monitoring Center*** and will trigger other detectors in the home. For caregivers, it serves as an added safeguard, helping ensure potential fire danger doesn’t go unnoticed.
Taken together, these solutions help create a more protected, predictable environment for your loved one — and a more peaceful, less stressful caregiving experience for you. By easing worry and reinforcing safety at home and on the go, ADT technology helps caregivers reclaim moments of rest, reassurance and meaningful connection.
*Can be submerged up to 3 feet for up to 30 minutes.
**Fall Detection does not detect 100% of falls.
***Monitoring subscription required.
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