Using Hidden Surveillance Cameras in Child and Elder Care settings

Inviting strangers into your home can be a somewhat nerve-wracking experience, even more so when they are there to care for vulnerable individuals like elders or children. Thankfully modern technology can come to the rescue by providing various solutions so you can have peace of mind when you leave your children or elderly relatives in the care of strangers. In today’s blog we will be looking at the various ways hidden surveillance cameras can be used in child and elder care settings.

Why should you use hidden surveillance cameras in Child and Elder Care settings?

Child and Elder Care scenarios have a lot in common, both involve vulnerable people being cared for by individuals, possibly strangers, entering your or your loved one’s home. While we may prefer to give those caregivers the benefit of the doubt one cannot help but be concerned as stories of elder abuse and nanny theft are quite common. That is why hidden spy cameras can give you peace of mind, allowing you to know that your loved ones and property are safe while you are not present. As well if something inappropriate is going on a hidden camera can help catch the perpetrator in the act and aid in legal prosecution should that be necessary.

How can you best use hidden surveillance cameras?

With modern technology hidden spy cameras can be very discreate as most cameras can be hidden in everyday household objects, including things like speakers, smartphone docks, alarm clocks and even the famous teddy bear nanny cams. With that in mind you should consider where you plan to place the hidden camera or cameras as location matters a great deal in maintaining the camera’s disguise.

The simplest example of this would be a teddy bear camera in a setting where it may not belong like a parents’ bedroom or a media room. You should also be careful to place your cameras where you will get the best view of your desired subjects, choosing wide angles when you want to see what is going on with your home as a whole or more focused positioning if there is a specific place you want to watch, say where you keep your valuables in the house. Many modern cameras also come with remote monitoring capabilities so you can check up on your children or elderly relatives in real time, helping you be more active in their care without being physically present.

We hope we have been able to give you a solid overview of why and how you can utilize hidden surveillance cameras in child and elder care settings. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at The Spy Store where we will be happy to help you find the best hidden surveillance camera for your needs.

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