My 89 year old mother's sight is degenerating and there is some cognitive impairment also. She lives about 250 miles away and is one of those people who will only leave the house if they carry her out feet first.
Meals on Wheels has been arranged but sometimes she doesn't hear the door bell or can't get to the door quick enough. My brother and I are considering getting a door camera for her. But I'm concerned it's not going to be able to work for her for long. Plus there is the problem of getting to the door fast enough. My brother has installed a CCTV system through out the house so we can keep tabs on her and make sure she hasn't fallen.
What I was wondering about is being able to rig up some type of setup so that I can monitor the front door and if my Mom isn't able to make it do the door I could buzz in the person delivering the meal. Her mobility is very difficult. So it's not like a case of leaving the meal on a table outside the door. She can't carry it in because she uses a walker and is crippled up with arthritis as well
She has an Internet connection. We use it for the CCTV system. There are electric door strikers so that you can just press the button and the striker will move so the door can be opened. But the question is how to activate the striker release from 250 miles away.
I could only be classified at best as a starting electronics neophyte who is comfortable using the internet. So I'm hoping that someone can offer a solution that is doesn't involve much if any actual circuit construction.
Thank you.
Have a Great Day,
Jim
Meals on Wheels has been arranged but sometimes she doesn't hear the door bell or can't get to the door quick enough. My brother and I are considering getting a door camera for her. But I'm concerned it's not going to be able to work for her for long. Plus there is the problem of getting to the door fast enough. My brother has installed a CCTV system through out the house so we can keep tabs on her and make sure she hasn't fallen.
What I was wondering about is being able to rig up some type of setup so that I can monitor the front door and if my Mom isn't able to make it do the door I could buzz in the person delivering the meal. Her mobility is very difficult. So it's not like a case of leaving the meal on a table outside the door. She can't carry it in because she uses a walker and is crippled up with arthritis as well
She has an Internet connection. We use it for the CCTV system. There are electric door strikers so that you can just press the button and the striker will move so the door can be opened. But the question is how to activate the striker release from 250 miles away.
I could only be classified at best as a starting electronics neophyte who is comfortable using the internet. So I'm hoping that someone can offer a solution that is doesn't involve much if any actual circuit construction.
Thank you.
Have a Great Day,
Jim