When you come home from work, it is reasonable to assume your home is exactly as you left it, even if that means yesterday’s dirty socks are still on the floor. There is a certain comfort in knowing they will be there, waiting for you to wash. Unfortunately, not everyone is going to come home tonight to their house exactly as they left it.
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Nefarious characters are finding new and innovative ways to scope out victims and their homes for prospective burglaries. From identity theft to home invasions, a simple knock on the door may be the beginning of a bad experience for you and your family. Many bad experiences can be avoided by knowing what to do, and what NOT to do, when a stranger knocks at your door. Read more »
The Jetson’s actually had hand held video devices, similar to smartphones. Jane and George could check on their two children, Judy and Elroy from a combined video-telephone system. Visitors were viewed on monitors, before they could enter the home. This space age comedy was produced in 1962, but much of their technology is used in home security wireless programs today. Read more »
Keeping up with good hygiene can become significantly more difficult as people age. Simple activities like showering and using the toilet become surprisingly dangerous, especially for people with physical disabilities. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control about 250,000 Americans injure themselves every year while attempting to use basic bathroom fixtures such as the tub, shower, toilet or sink. Read more »
With the increase in violent attacks on schools and other public facilities, a resurgence in safety education has become the top priority of parents and teachers alike. Advice like, “Don’t talk to strangers” and “Look both ways before you cross the road” are the most basic tips that parents have instilled in their children for years.
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The following 10 habits of responsible pet owners address unforeseen animal dangers. Certain foods and even outfits pose a serious threat to four-legged family members. Representatives from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and other advocacy groups offer valuable safety advice.
We have just returned from a visit to check on my mother-in-law. The trip is four hours each day, but we are her primary caretakers. She still lives on her own at 90 years old. She has neighbors that are good to her and check on her several times during the day, but I am still uneasy. She also has a cell phone that she is supposed to carry in a pocket and have with her at all times. I still worry.
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Imagine being able to check on your home from your iPhone or iPad. This innovative technology is no longer some futuristic invention, but one of the many benefits available through ADT Pulse Remote Security Service. These advanced capabilities give homeowners the assurance their home and loved ones are protected. These advantages make ADT Pulse Remote Security Service so valuable to families and individuals across the country.
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ADT Pulse Lifestyle Management is an innovative way to monitor your home and the safety of family members, from home or at work. Many families have multiple responsibilities such as work, school age children, senior parents, or perhaps a new baby. Life often becomes a difficult juggling act and many individuals become stressed trying to balance their work and home life demands.
One of the major concerns is home security and the safety of family members at home. ADT Pulse Lifestyle Management offers innovative technology that enables families to actually see the activities within the home without having to be physically there.
There are several benefits that a comprehensive security system can provide.
Convenient Security Monitoring
- This new-age technology gives homeowners the ability to see who is at the door without leaving the comfort their favorite chair.
- Checking on a senior family member is as easy as glancing at your computer screen.
- See how the baby is doing when the babysitter is there.
- A parent can actually view their child on video when they arrive home from school.
- Make sure the lights are on when you arrive home.
- Control your heating and cooling by turning it off when you are not there, and on before returning home, while reducing energy consumption.
- Day and night security, which keeps track of any attempted break-ins or additional protection breaches.
- Your home system can be controlled from an iPad or iPhone so, no matter where you are, you are connected.
- Homeowners can arm or disarm their security system from work or on the road.
Home Security and Confidence
Confidence comes from the ability to know that your home is monitored day and night from any attempts at forced entry. Confidence means you know your child is safely home or an elderly relative is okay. Knowledge is power and ADT Pulse Lifestyle Management gives you the certainty that comes from real-time video surveillance. Stop second guessing about the safety of those special people in your life. No one can do it all. Let a superior security system do the monitoring that you cannot do yourself.
The best security measures are always preventive in nature. Fire hazards, theft risks, and other household dangers are better prevented than dealt with after they’ve already happened. It’s also important to prioritize and take measures to prevent security threats that are most likely to happen first, rather than preparing for the rare or unlikely events. Most effective security measures do not require exotic equipment and experts generally agree, “the simpler the better.” Here are 10 guidelines that can help keep your family safe and secure in your home.
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ADT Home Security, Safety, Security | Nina Waters | 
02/07/2013 10:43 AM | 
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