SmartThings Family Care is a new service to help the elderly
Samsung is introducing a new service called SmartThings Family Care, designed specifically for caregivers. According to the Mayo Clinic, about a third of adults in the United States provide some form of care, indicating a pressing need for technological solutions to ease the burden on caregivers. And that's exactly what SmartThings Family Care offers.
SmartThings Family Care: A New Service for Caregivers
The new service is currently available to Samsung smartphone owners in the US and will begin rolling out tomorrow. Designed specifically for seniors and people who need assistance with their daily activities, Family Care leverages the global SmartThings connected platform and smart home devices to provide comprehensive schedule management, activity notifications, medication reminders, and location-based care, the company explains in its press release.
SmartThings Family Care: Alerts and Notifications for a Safer Life
With Family Care, caregivers receive alerts if they detect any disruptions in their loved one’s daily routine. Family Care can recognize the first activity of the day, such as when your loved one uses their Samsung smartphone, and reassure you that they are okay. Individuals can get reminders to check their blood pressure and blood sugar, and doctor’s appointments can be scheduled through their Samsung smartphone or TV to ensure their loved one is taking their medication.
Caregivers also receive alerts when their loved ones arrive or leave a location, helping to ensure their safety. Samsung says this can be especially useful for scheduled medical appointments or regular visits to the pharmacy.
SmartThings Family Care helps improve energy efficiency
Finally, caregivers can also set up automation to help their loved ones save energy by turning off appliances when no one is home, and improve air quality by automatically turning on the Samsung Air Purifier when outdoor pollutants are high.
Family Care will be available through the Life tag in the SmartThings app in the US, and Samsung promises to continue improving and expanding Family Care in the future.
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