14 November 2017
The following is a brief guide to some of the remotely controlled lighting and power control systems that can assist people with limited mobility. However, please note that every individual's needs are different. Customers should therefore base their purchasing decisions on the user's particular needs and preferences and, where appropriate, upon advice from medical and care professionals.
We are all now very familiar with the idea of remote controls for televisions and how they can save us time and effort when changing channels, but for people with stiff joints, injured limbs or restrictions on their mobility, remote controls are especially helpful.
However, families and carers might not always be aware that the same types of technology can also be used to control a variety of other devices - which range from lighting to electrical appliances. Using small, lightweight transmitters that can be worn around the neck or on clothing, people can turn household appliances on and off without having to leave the comfort of their chairs.
A second kind of remote control device incorporates automatic motion sensors and these products can be particularly helpful when connected to a lighting system. In such a case, the user does not have to carry a key fob transmitter; the sensor will automatically detect his or her presence in a room and will turn on the lights for as long as it senses movement or for a predetermined period such as five or ten minutes. This makes night time trips to the bathroom easier and safer and, since falls during the night are a common cause of injury, such systems can be a very worthwhile investment.
The following are some of the options that you might like to consider.
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