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. 2013 May 15;28(4):348–354. doi: 10.1177/1533317513488917

Table 2.

Device Category for Technology Use and Cost.

Device Category Primary Use of Device Cost % Provided With Technology
Ongoing surveillance
 Motion sensor with remote alarm  (Driveway sensor product) Motion sensor to detect: egress from home property—movement through a doorway, driveway, garage $12.00 80
 Wireless camera with LCD, color and  night vision Monitor movement throughout the home $184.00 100
 Proximity range alarm Monitor specific area inside or outside $375.00 30
 Wireless home security system Egress from home property; allows more personal freedom $120.00 100
Optional additions to home security  system
  Door/window sensor Detect motion when a door/window is open inside and outside the home $17.00 68
  Wireless motion detector $20.00 65
Provision of care
 Medication organizer Organize medicine by week/day up to 31 days $69.00 100
Prevention of Injury
 Identification program (eg, MedicAlert + Safe Return) with wearable device Getting lost in the community nationwide registration program $105.00 (Negotiated rate for this program) 100
 Identification program (Iron-on labels) Getting lost in the community; identification information iron-on inside the clothing $96.00 per 1000 100
 Locating technology (eg, Project Life  Saver) Getting lost in the community; Sherriff’s office/search and rescue response to missing call $309.00 88
 Bed occupancy sensor Monitor bed status; alerts caregiver when out of bed $480.00 95
Home improvement safety
 Dual function door security bar Egress from home property $17.99 6
 Touch pad key locks Prevent unwanted home exits $199.00 20
 Door handle set Prevent unwanted home exits with a double-keyed lock $129.00 25
 Door lever handle lock Prevent unwanted home exits $8.56 4
 Sliding door lock Prevent unwanted home exits from a sliding door $4.94 95
 Grip and twist door knob Prevent unwanted home exits $3.89 80
 Window sensor Prevent unwanted home exits from the window $13.59 1
 Dead bolt Prevent unwanted home exits with a double-keyed dead bolt lock $199.00 10
 Water detector alert Prevent water leak $14.00 1
 Door knob covers Prevent stove use $9.49 <1
 Carbon monoxide (CO) detector Prevent carbon monoxide exposure $39.00 100
 Smoke detector Prevent fire/smoke exposure $39.99 100