CarePenguin
Independent Living
With Peace of Mind
Non-invasive, remote monitoring of elderly loved ones living
alone by observing activity through water use.
No cameras. No motion sensors. No wearables.
Non-invasive
CarePenguin passively monitors the well-being of an elderly loved one through water use. No cameras!
Quick Installation
Simply attach to the water heater and pair to your WiFi through the CarePenguin app. That’s it!
Inexpensive
CarePenguin in the News
The Denver Post
Keep tabs on elderly loved ones by tracking their water usage? That’s this Boulder company’s sales pitch.
Colorado Inno
23 year-old CU Boulder grad creates non-invasive way to monitor independent elderly adults
App Features
① Know your elderly loved one is okay
Check the app at any time to see when your loved one started their day, how many times they’ve been active, and the last time they were active to know they are okay.
② Lack of activity notifications
Set up Activity Zones to receive notifications about lack of activity during times when your loved one would normally be active.
③ Drill down on activity levels
Take a look at the analysis graphs to see your loved one's activity patterns throughout the day.
④ Invite family members and caregivers
Invite family members or other caregivers to your CarePenguin account so they can check in and be alerted if there is a problem.
① Know your elderly loved one is okay
Check the app at any time to see when your loved one started their day, how many times they’ve been active, and the last time they were active to know they are okay.
② Lack of activity notifications
Set up Activity Zones to receive notifications about lack of activity during times when your loved one would normally be active.
③ Drill down on activity levels
Take a look at the analysis graphs to see your loved one's activity patterns throughout the day.
④ Invite family members and caregivers
Invite family members or other caregivers to your CarePenguin account so they can check in and be alerted if there is a problem.
The Product
CarePenguin in Detail
To put it simply, CarePenguin is a sensor that is attached to the hot water output pipe in the house.
Connect the device to the home’s Wifi Network, and with our CarePenguin app we will alert you if something is wrong.
Check the app at anytime to see the last time your loved one was active.
Peace of mind at your fingertips
Know your loved one is okay at just a glance. CarePenguin lets you
know the last time your loved one was active.
Tracking Events of Water Use
The average senior citizen uses water seven times a day!
(Making tea, washing hands, running the dishwasher, etc.)
CarePenguin tracks water use for the purpose of ensuring a senior citizen is up and active. All of these activities indicate a water usage event that’s detectable by CarePenguin and patterns become obvious quickly.
Setup
Takes 5 minutes. That’s it!
CarePenguin easily attaches to the hot water pipe output from a water heater and pairs to WiFi through the CarePenguin app
Safe and easy
Our sensor plugs into a nearby outlet and attaches to the outside of the pipe. No changes in plumbing needed!
Notifications and Updates
If something is wrong, we’ll let you know
If we detect a lack of activity, we’ll notify you and encourage you to check in with your loved one to make sure everything is okay.
Updates on your loved one
In addition to being able to check in on your loved one anytime, CarePenguin sends regular updates on your loved ones activity.
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