Why older adults who live alone need a complete home safety and monitoring system
When someone over retirement age, whether 55 or 85, lives alone, even small problems at home can quickly turn into serious emergencies. It is not age alone that creates risk, but the fact that there may be no one to notice when something goes wrong. For older adults living alone, a home monitoring system is not a luxury, it is an essential safeguard.
The Karer Home Kit is a complete home safety kit for seniors, designed to protect people living alone from the most common and dangerous in-home risks. It supports independent living and ageing in place while giving carers, family, friends and neighbours peace of mind.
Living alone hides real dangers
In England and Wales, more than 3.3 million people aged 65 and over live alone, and many more over 55 are also in single households. Every year, there are cases where someone is found deceased at home weeks or even years after passing away simply because no one checked on them. These tragedies are real, and they underline why remote monitoring for elderly people is so important.
Deaths at home are rising. In 2023, 28 percent of all deaths in England and Wales occurred at home, up from 24 percent in 2019. Many of these deaths happen without warning and without anyone present to help. A motion sensor can act as the “heartbeat of the home”, quietly confirming daily activity or highlighting prolonged inactivity that could indicate a problem.
Heat, cold and everyday home hazards
Hot weather risks: The summer of 2024 saw four periods of extreme heat in England linked to 1,311 excess deaths. Warm nights stop the body cooling properly, increasing the risk of heat stress, heart problems and other serious health issues.
Cold weather risks: Winter is equally dangerous. Heating failures, draughts, or a door left open overnight can quickly drop indoor temperatures to unsafe levels. Cold-related deaths in older adults remain a major concern every year in the UK.
Other home hazards:
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are vital for detecting invisible but deadly threats.
- Water leak sensors can prevent floods from taps, pipes or appliances.
- Door open alerts warn if a door is left unlocked or ajar, preventing both security risks and heat loss.
- Motion detection alerts someone trusted if there has been no movement for an unusual length of time.
The cost of not knowing
Emergency services carry out thousands of welfare checks every year for people who live alone. Many of these calls happen because a neighbour or relative has not seen the person for a while, often leading to a late discovery of illness or injury. This puts emotional strain on families and adds pressure to already stretched services.
Real cases reported in the UK include people lying undiscovered in their homes for weeks. In some situations, timely action could have changed the outcome.
Why many current solutions are not enough
- Professional carers provide presence but tend to cost more and may follow fixed visit schedules that leave gaps.
- Single-function devices such as red button alarms are helpful, but they do not detect smoke, flooding, no movement or security breaches.
- Multiple separate devices for different hazards can be costly, complicated and hard to manage.
Karer Home Kit – all the main risks covered in one box
The Karer Home Kit combines:
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Temperature sensors for heat and cold
- Water leak detectors
- Door open sensors
- Motion sensors to show life through movement
- SOS panic button for immediate help
It has no subscription, is easy to install, and is one of the most affordable senior safety systems in the UK.
Peace of mind for everyone involved
Whether you are a senior living alone, an adult child concerned about a parent, a neighbour who wants to look out for someone, or a friend who cares, the Karer Home Kit helps maintain safety, independence and dignity.
It is more than a set of sensors. It is a safety net that quietly watches for the things we often miss — giving you the reassurance that if something happens, someone will know.