Summary: Elder Security Systems. What are the basics and what to look for. Learn about components in a security system and new technology available to help protect your home or apartment. Security Systems can seem intimidating at first, but they are easy to use. They will help protect you from intruders, life and property hazards. More like Elder Safety Systems. Also newer wireless systems can be put in without the need to run wires to every location, providing the same protection. Every security system has at least on keypad usually located near an entrance for arming and disarming when you enter or leave. You also might have a hand-held wireless key or remote device for convenience. Perimeter protection is your first line of defense with window, door and shock sensors letting you know when they are open or closed. Alarms can go off immediately or with a timed delay. Then you have the interior protection for glass breakage or motion protection. These can be setup to ignore your small to medium size pets below 60 pounds. Life and Property is probably the most important part with smoke, gas, carbon monoxide, fire or flame, temperature and water sensors. Even newer earthquake and storm sensors or video cameras that are either recorded, monitored or remote wireless viewable. You can even be notified about eminent threat or other dangers. Temperature sensors can be for heat or cold detection. Smoke or fire detectors can be for heat, smoke or flame detection along with carbon monoxide or natural gas detectors. Water sensors for high or flood and possible sump pump failure in homes. Temperature sensors can be for heat or cold especially if you don't want pipes to freeze. You can setup the system with zones if you have a large home or apartment. All kinds of options to meet your needs. If you don't install a Security System then follow the Security Tips at a minimum. If you install a system that is DIY(do-it-yourself) then make sure you shop around. I have mentioned some wireless systems in TED Podcast Extras. Installed value system are not always the best way to go as they usually have long monitoring contracts that make them more expensive. Wireless or Wired systems cost about the same for installation. Insurance for you home or apartment may have discounts for Security Systems. Why Do You Need A Security System? - A burglary is committed every 10 seconds in America. This adds up to almost 13 million homes. - Average $1,300 loss per burglary. - National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association states burglars attack homes without a security system 3 times more often than homes with a system. Components: - Keypads and Control devices. (wired or wireless panels keypads modules). - Perimeter Protection. (window and door sensors). - Interior Protection. (glass breakage, motion sensors and cameras). - Life and Property Protection. (smoke, gas, fire, temperature and water sensors). - Communication and Monitoring. (personal or monitored systems). Security Tips: - Securing Doors and Windows. (home, apartment, garage or storage). - Install a deadbolt on entrance doors. (or panels). - Bar for Sliding Glass doors or panels. - Garage door locks or frosted windows. (additional bolts or clamps on tracks). - Break resistant glass on exterior windows. (including door windows). - Random Light system. (interior or motion exterior). - Random Radio or TV systems. (timers). - Spare keys hidden. (avoid the obvious). - Coded entry systems. (keypad or sensor) - NO notes on doors. (invitation for burglars) - Lighted entryways. (steady or on by detectors). - Request ID from sales or service personal. - Only last name on mailboxes. (homes or apartments). - Request for 911 or assistance should be made by yourself without opening doors. - Dogs that bark or large for protection. (well trained). - Find a hiding spot indoors for valuables. (or have a safe). - Identification on ALL valuables. (painted,
