Smart door locks allow a person to lock and unlock a door without using a key—either via a smartphone app or by entering a code into a number pad. Some models also feature a fingerprint scanner.
May be helpful to individuals who have difficulty communicating verbally or who need a reliable way to communicate with others while in another room. A video monitor can allow caregivers to both watch and listen from several hundred feet away, and some systems even allow for two-way talk and video.
An app that uses universal icons in which the user shows a message to a passer-by and they can help. If not, they can tap the green button and call the support person of the user who can be a professional therapist, a family member, or another caregiver.