CarePenguin utilizes a non-invasive sensor that monitors water usage patterns in senior citizens' homes to detect changes in daily activity levels. This technology provides families with real-time notifications about their loved ones' well-being, ensuring they can respond promptly if unusual patterns arise.
Funding
$93.5K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Families often struggle to monitor the well-being of elderly relatives living alone, lacking a non-intrusive way to ensure their safety and detect potential health issues. Traditional monitoring methods can be expensive, invasive, and may not provide timely alerts when changes in activity occur.
Solution
CarePenguin offers a non-invasive remote monitoring solution for older adults by tracking water usage patterns in their homes. The sensor attaches to the water heater and connects to WiFi, passively learning the resident's typical daily routines. Through the CarePenguin app, family members receive notifications if there's a significant deviation from the usual water usage, indicating a potential problem. This allows for prompt check-ins and ensures that help can be provided when needed, without compromising the senior's privacy or independence.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is families with elderly loved ones who live independently and want a non-intrusive way to monitor their well-being. An additional target audience is independent living and home care facilities.
Features
- Non-invasive sensor that attaches to the water heater's hot water pipe
- Monitors water usage events to establish daily activity patterns
- WiFi connectivity for data transmission to the CarePenguin app
- Customizable notifications for unusual activity or lack of activity
- Option to invite multiple family members to monitor the same sensor
- Enterprise solution available for independent living and home care facilities