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10 Surprising Things EVERY Retiree Should Have at Home

July 3, 2023 · By Retirees in USA Editorial Team · RETIREES' TOP CHOICES
A close-up of a senior's hand adjusting a modern smart thermostat on a home wall.
A senior hand adjusts a smart thermostat to easily maintain a comfortable and energy-efficient home.

Smart Home Systems

As we age, our home requirements change too, particularly because we spend so much time there. Smart home systems handle security, lighting, temperature, and more via a network of devices. The security, convenience, emergency preparation, and energy efficiency may help retirees live independently and pleasantly.

Smart home solutions with remote-monitored security cameras are so easy to use by the elderly. These surveillance systems discourage burglars and allow retirees to monitor their property anytime, anyplace, giving them peace of mind.

Smart homes also provide convenience. Retirees may simplify daily chores by automating lights, temperature, and appliances. For instance, the thermostat may change the home’s temperature according to the time of day, or lights can be configured to turn off automatically when a room is empty. Automation makes life more pleasant and adapted to the individual’s tastes and daily routines.

Smart home systems also provide emergency warnings for elders. Some systems can immediately notify medical personnel or family members of a fall or other health concern. Some systems feature integrated smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide alarms for emergency response. Seniors living alone need smart home systems for lifesaving features.

Finally, many smart home systems prioritize energy efficiency. Smart thermostats and lighting systems optimize energy use based on daily trends and occupancy, lowering electricity expenditures. Efficiency improves the environment and saves money. For me, that’s a gold mine right there!

If you’re a beginner in the tech world, I’d recommend this Amazon Smart Control system with built-in functions for lights, music, Alexa, Google, doorbell, home security cameras, and more.

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8 comments on “10 Surprising Things EVERY Retiree Should Have at Home”

  1. Janet says:
    November 19, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    Very informative and as I creep in to this age group, I found the areas which you covered helpful.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Otis Staley says:
    November 17, 2023 at 10:42 pm

    Those are great ones!!

    Reply
  3. Robert D. Vinson says:
    November 17, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    All this is very interesting but there is very little mention of one important item –COST!

    Reply
  4. John Austin says:
    November 15, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    Great article. I have some changes to make. Thanks for this article.

    Reply
  5. francisco a pierre says:
    November 14, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    sound good, give me more information . What I has to do for that ?

    Reply
  6. francisco a pierre says:
    November 14, 2023 at 3:03 pm

    Its perfect, Thank you

    Reply
  7. francisco a pierre says:
    November 14, 2023 at 3:02 pm

    Im retiree what I have to do to get a home ?

    Reply
  8. Richard Atkins says:
    November 14, 2023 at 11:15 am

    I Read the article/Items and most older folks have the monitors, wouldn’t have the smart-home on a bet, or the voice assistant on a demand, the led bulbs go without saying since they are almost mandatory now and then it dawned on me ! this article was written by Children of the CITY, for Children who have not seen their parents in decades, really do NOT care, and are making an advertising dollar from gaggle, amazoo, or an insurance company, Greed powered this article and concern was not in the fabric,…. Harsh appraisee ? possibly but being almost 70 I see nothing of value in in a voice assistant, except government eves dropping, Nothing of Value in a smart-home system, except government intervention and monitoring, adjustable furniture ? sunlight lamps? maybe you can get the stores to carry ” bright- daylight ” (6500-6700 kelvin) spectrum bulbs and quality brands, we could all use a short sturdy stepladder ( we still have to change those bulbs) a supply of long-term storage foods would be better (no not survival rations they are made for children who can still tolerate high sodium and Tight bowels ) But canned goods to make easy meals, ( all the varieties of Beans, Corn, Tomato sauces/and stewed, fruits, peanut butter and jelly, saltines, Aunt Jemima batter mix a, a stash of butter in the fridge, and extra syrup in the pantry, supply of dried foods to last three months (winter) beans/Rice/spaghetti/flour/Salt,pepper/sugar/baking soda, baking powder/ a ham and a turkey in the freezer, a loaf of bread in the freezer,
    and plenty of gas in the tank for heat, fuel in the car, for trips when the weather permits, A MANUAL can opener, at least six rechargeable lights, (flashlights, lanterns) a gallon of coal-oil for hurricane lamps, spare ammo for rifles/shotguns/handguns, and a rechargeable NOAA radio ( Not a Hurdy-Gurdy Type, we cant crank them ) That can pick-up broadcast Stations as well

    Reply
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