Stories of Independence: How BoundaryCare is Changing Lives

Independence is an essential part of our daily lives helping shape our personal confidence while offering a sense of purpose and fulfillment. For individuals with disabilities or medical conditions it can be challenging to stay safe and maintain that independence. Whether it’s the ability to leave your house and go for a walk or something as simple as feeling safe while living alone, independence for seniors and individuals with IDD is important. 

With assistive technology like BoundaryCare, we are able to bridge the gap, offering security and peace of mind without limiting independence. BoundaryCare provides location tracking, fall detection, real-time alerts for seizure symptoms and alerts for other medical conditions. BoundaryCare can give autonomy to the loved ones while giving families peace of mind. 

In this post, we’ll share inspiring real-life accounts from BoundaryCare clients who have reclaimed control of their daily lives and embraced newfound independence.

For Emily’s mother, nighttimes used to bring her anxiety and fear around her daughter’s medical condition. Emily experiences nighttime seizures that cause her heart rate to spike and oxygen levels to drop. When this happens Emily’s mother needs to be notified immediately so she can get her daughter medical attention. She fears that in the middle of the night she may not know if Emily is having a seizure and not be able to get her the help she needs.

How BoundaryCare Helps with Seizure Symptom Detection:

• BoundaryCare is designed to detect sudden changes in heart rate, oxygen levels, and movement. When one of these triggers takes place it sends loud and persistent alerts to Emily’s mother’s iPhone. 
• If Emily’s mother doesn’t respond it will notify a secondary caregiver.

Nights are now less stressful for Emily’s mother knowing she or a secondary caregiver will be notified and can get Emily the help she needs. 

Mitch is a young boy with IDD. He will occasionally become overwhelmed and is prone to emotional outbursts. When these episodes take place he can become a danger to himself and those around him. Talking with one of his parents will often deescalate the outburst, but his parents aren’t always near to know when he is having an episode. Mitch will also wander off and leave his house or school if he is feeling overwhelmed. Mitch’s parents want him to have some level of independence but they worry that giving him certain freedoms will impact his safety. 

How BoundaryCare Helps Loved Ones with IDD:

• BoundaryCare is designed to notify a caregiver when a loved one is experiencing signs of agitation such as an increased heart rate. This will allow Mitch’s parents to intervene early by calling Mitch’s watch that will automatically answer. 
• BoundaryCare will send safe zone alerts if Mitch leaves a designated area, so his parents can quickly locate and assist him.

Mitch’s parents can now feel confident in supporting him and keeping him safe while still giving him enough freedom that he feels empowered as an individual.

Linda lives on her own, however she is getting older and has had a few falls recently. Her kids worry that she will fall and not be able to get to a phone for help. Linda wants to continue living on her own for as long as possible but she also wants to give her family reassurance that she is safe. Her family has suggested she get BoundaryCare, for fall detection and prevention. 

How BoundaryCare Helps Seniors: 

• BoundaryCare is designed to detect falls and will alert the caregivers immediately.
• By analyzing individual health trends BoundaryCare can identify contributing factors such as activity levels or heart rate changes. This provides time for proactive intervention.
• BoundaryCare can reduce hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and ambulance rides by involving caregivers before crises occur.

Linda’s family now feels comfortable with her living on her own, knowing that if she needs help they are just one alert away. Linda feels empowered that at her age she can still have the independence she needs to feel fulfilled. 

BoundaryCare provides security for individuals and offers lasting peace of mind for their families. BoundaryCare’s proactive technology delivers real-time data, actionable insights, and immediate alerts to ensure prompt responses. It supports a wide range of individuals with various conditions. It empowers users by offering tailored care that promotes independence and significantly enhances overall well-being. With state waiver programs, assistive technology is more accessible than ever before. Find out if you or a loved one can benefit from state waiver funding. The BoundaryCare team is here to assist you in keeping care close.