I am thinking of installing a "Nanny Cam" type of camera in moms home so I can check up on her when I have to work and cant be there. Moms health is rapidly declining do to various health problems. She wants to remain in her home for as long as possible but is resistant to any outside help. I feel bad wanting to do this but I cant be there all the time and have no one else to check up on her.
We got along well with personal alarms which my mom used often but they depend on the person being willing (and remembering) to wear them. In the end, it's your decision about whether to tell her or not. We all have different situations. Whatever you decide I'd choose one with a password as Harpcat suggested. Nothing is hack proof, but a strong password will keep the neighbors from intruding anyway (unless you have some very unusual neighbors: )
Carol
YOU, employer, must let workers know that cameras are being used
Beware: That baby monitor on which you rely to watch your LO can also be used by would-be burglars and others to snatch the signal from afar and peer into your house.
The potential problem lies in the open and unlicensed radio frequencies that video monitors use. Your device's signal could be picked up by the receiver of a stranger's video monitor, giving that person a live video feed of your room while the transmitter is on.
If it were me and I could put one discretely in to monitor my mom's wellbeing and keep her safe and give me as primary caregiver peace of mind; I would go ahead and do so.
Thats just my opinion. I agree there may be legal ramifications but I don't know how that can override ones safety and wellbeing when a LO lives alone and refuses help or in-home assistance.
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