An estimated 6.5 million senior citizens live alone, which is projected to cross
over 13 million by the year 2020. Safety in the
home is a major predicament for senior citizens living alone and there is no
doubt that the fear of crime causes tremendous isolation and anxiety. For those
who live alone, the consequences of accidents can be considerably more serious
than for older people who have someone continually available to monitor their
safety.
Using RedToll, family members can be monitored with the intent of making
sure that the individual is checked on and reported, in case situations come
up.
Children
With increasing number of parents working, children have to be alone at
home on account of non-availability / cost of daycare or no family member /
neighbor to supervise them. In such situations, the child should be comfortable
and want to stay at home knowing that their parent is aware of their
circumstances. Most working parents may not have an opportunity to check in on
their children periodically due to work related constraints, causing the child
to get anxious and not want to stay alone at home.
Using RedToll,
parents can place automated periodic phone calls to the child and check on their
well being. This will give the child some comfort and make it easier for both
parent and child; while making sure that the child is being monitored.
Additionally, parents of children living in dorms have an added level of stress
and concern. Parents are constantly second guessing their child’s situation, despite have
spoken to the child during the day.
With RedToll, parents can schedule calls to check in at the end of the day
(example: between 9 and 10 PM). |