Hi, folks. When I was sole caregiver for my wife, I used a room camera with a portable receiver (basically a small TV screen that I could take to any room in the house). It made my work SO MUCH easier. She was a fall risk, and often attempted to get out of bed, or out of her recliner, without assistance.
So... if I was in the kitchen getting her lunch ready (or anywhere else in the house doing whatever), I could readily keep track of what she was up to. Before I got the camera, I'd have to stop every so often what I was doing, and walk over to where she was... in order to sneak a peek. The camera saved me TONS of time!
And... it cost less than $75, produced clear images, and worked without a hitch during the almost two years it was in use.
Diane died almost a year ago, but I recall well what many us here deal with -- or dealt with at some point -- on a daily basis. To say it's a tough gig would be a tremendous understatement. Hope this is helpful, and lessens your workload.
All the best!
/LarryG
@larryg333, thanks for continuing to share your knowledge and experience with the group.
@bridgeback2, you'll find some additional tips in this related discussion, like baby monitors. Sometimes low tech helps too.
- Call Button Type Devices https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/call-button-type-devices/
How are you and your mom doing?