For helping seniors in a home care setting in San Diego, there are lot of great new monitoring cameras out now that can help families keep a watchful eye on an elderly parent from afar, but just make sure it’s OK with your parents first😊 If you have caregivers in place here in San Diego, it’s very helpful to get perspective on the daily home care routine as well as peace of mind regarding their security while others are in charge of their care. Many seniors do not like Big Brother in their house, but there are situations where placement of cameras or sensor monitors can make families work better together when home care is in place.Home Care Video MonitoringTechnology has really improved over the last few years and the costs have come way down. Video monitoring/surveillance cameras have become very popular for monitoring an elder loved one who lives alone or are with caregivers. Most cameras require home Wi-Fi. Current devices all provide wide-view angles, HD quality video, night vision, built-in motion and sound detection that can notify you when something is happening, and two-way audio that lets you talk and listen to caregivers and your loved one. Cameras also come with AI software that can “learn” from repetitive behavior in their home and will alert you only when there is unusual behavior. They also offer a video recording option (usually for an extra fee) that saves past video to the cloud, so you can rewind and review what you missed. All come with a basic plan and then monthly subscription plans for around $100 per year where you can fine tune automatic recording. Below are some of the best options: Amazon Cloud Cam:https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Amazon-Cloud-Cam/dp/B01C4UY0JK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1518028988&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=security+camera&psc=1ARLO:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QH0Q8J4/ref=ODS_PE_btf_lnch_2017_comp2NEST CAM Indoor:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WBJGUA2/ref=ODS_PE_btf_lnch_2017_comp1Home Care Sensor MonitoringIf your parents are uncomfortable with video monitoring, and don’t want you to be able to peek in on them whenever you want, another less invasive option to consider is a “sensor” monitoring system. These systems use small wireless sensors (not cameras) placed in key areas of your parent’s home that can detect changes in her activity patterns, and will notify you via text message, email or phone call if something out of the ordinary is happening. This is also helpful on unusual behavior regarding the daily routine of a caregiver in a home care setting. A great company that offers this technology is Silver Mother, which provides small sensors that you attach to commonly used household objects like her pillbox, refrigerator door, TV remote, front door, etc. For example, if your parents don’t pick up their pillbox to get their medicine or don’t open the refrigerator door to make breakfast like they usually do, or if they left the house at a peculiar time you would be notified and could check on them. You can also check up on them anytime you want online or through their mobile app. You can visit their site at:https://sen.se/store/silvermother/. Home care in San Diego with video and sensor monitoring in place can be a great way for kids out of state to stay connected to their parents' routine with their caregivers. We hope this short article on some of the options proved helpful for you and your family here in San Diego. ...read more

coastalsandiegohomecare.com Call 619-892-4784 Home Helpers Senior In-Home Care Services&Caregivers; Serving San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Mission Valley, Clairemont&Point Loma.Making Life EasierHome Helpers' care plans are tailored just for you. The services we provide often grow as our caregivers and seniors become more comfortable with each other.Just a few of the services we may provide include: companionship bathing dressing feeding grocery shopping light housekeeping laundry transportation to doctor’s office pick-up prescriptions errand service and much more!   We help aging seniors in San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Mission Valley, Clairemont and Point Loma, safely manage and enjoy an active lifestyle while maintaining their independence. Home Helpers' personal senior home care services are tailored to meet the needs of each and every individually unique client.  Selection of services and flexible scheduling enable Home Helpers to develop a custom care plan for each client that can be adjusted as clients functional needs change. Recuperative CareRecovering from an illness or injury can take time; anywhere from a few days or weeks to several months or even longer. Home Helpers serving San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Mission Valley, Clairemont and Point Loma, gives you some extra help and peace of mind so you can relax, get the rest you need and get back to your normal activities as soon as possible. We’ll help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, prescription pick-up, transportation to your doctor’s office and much more.Our Caregivers can assist with mobility exercises as prescribed by a doctor as well as supplement the care given by family members, physical therapists, occupational therapists or other rehabilitative aides. We’re available for a few hours, a few days, or a few weeks – whatever you need.Continuing CareIf you have a family member or loved one with special needs in San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Mission Valley, Clairemont and Point Loma, we know that finding quality, in-home care is challenging and can often be overwhelming. Rest assured, many of our Caregivers have training and experience in specialty care areas such as Alzheimer's, dementia, arthritis, hospice care, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, mental and physical challenges and others. We provide our services with the same care, concern and compassion as a family member.For a FREE In-Home Consultation, Call 619-892-4784. ...read more

You might be surprised to hear that there are no Federal or state licenses for personal property appraisers in the United States. When it comes to placing a value on your antiques, art and household contents, anybody can say they are a appraiser. If a personal property appraiser claims to be licensed, it is for some other aspect of their business, e.g. auctioneering, real property appraising, private investigation or even a city business license. How are personal property appraisers credentialed and what standards do they follow? Appraisers are credentialed by their professional appraisal associations. The three largest associations with personal property appraisers are theInternational Society of Appraisers (ISA), theAmerican Society of Appraisers (ASA)and theAppraisers Association of America (AAA). In addition to testing, education and demonstration of appraisal experience, designated members must requalify every 5 years. All members are bound by a Code of Ethics. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is a set of guidelines published by The Appraisal Standards Board atThe Appraisal Foundation. It is the source of generally accepted standards and ethics for appraisers in the United States. Appraisers must take USPAP courses and keep current with the updates every 2 years. In addition, the Appraisers Qualifications Board has developed voluntary minimum qualifications for personal property appraisers. The IRS has established the following requirements forQualified Appraisers: A Qualified Appraiser has earned a professional designation from a recognized professional appraiser organization for demonstrated competency in valuing the type of property being appraised, or has met certain minimum education and experience requirements. The individual regularly prepares appraisals for which he or she is paid. The individual demonstrates verifiable education and experience in valuing the type of property being appraised. The individual has not been prohibited from practicing before the IRS under section 330(c) of title 31 of the United States Code at any time during the 3-year period ending on the date of the appraisal. The individual is not an excluded individual. What should you do to make sure you are getting a qualified and ethical appraiser? Choose an appraiser from a major appraisal society and check to see if they are current. Certified and Accredited are the highest levels of designation. Ask them about their experience, areas of designation and expertise. The appraiser should provide a 3rd-party independent opinion of value, and not have a potential conflict of interest. Choose an appraiser who is USPAP compliant and IRS qualified. Perhaps personal property appraisers will be regulated and licensed at some future date. In the meantime, the user of appraisal services should carefully consider their selection. ...read more