There is a particular kind of worry that settles in when someone you love is living alone. You call in the morning to make sure they picked up. You drive by when they don't answer. You lie awake some nights wondering. In Cajun country, we don't put our people in facilities if we can help it. We keep them home. We keep them close. But keeping them home means making sure home is safe — and that the whole family can breathe again. That's what this system is. Not surveillance. Not a nursing home. Just peace of mind, built right into the house they've always known.

— Melanie Self Gotreau, Bayou Self, Louisiana

Cajun Smart Home Elder Safety System

By RealtimeCajun | Big Mamou Enterprises | In-home installation | Southwest Louisiana

Helping Louisiana seniors live independently, safely, and with dignity — in the home they love.

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Choose Your Package

① Setup Fee Only — $497

You already have (or will purchase) your own devices. RealtimeCajun comes to your home and installs, configures, and tests the complete elder safety system — then trains your family before leaving. Everything is set up, tested, and running before we walk out the door.

What's included:

• In-home safety assessment and home layout mapping
• Full installation and configuration of your existing devices (Apple Watch, HomePod, motion sensors, bed-exit sensors)
• Custom family alert automations — built around your elder's daily rhythm
• HomePod voice emergency system setup — "Hey Siri, I need help"
• Family onboarding, alert testing, and verification
• Post-installation support call (within 7 days)

Best for: Families who already own Apple devices and want professional installation and configuration.

② Full Package — $997

The complete, done-for-you elder safety solution. RealtimeCajun sources, delivers, installs, and configures everything — devices included. You make one call. We handle the rest.

Everything in the Setup Fee, plus:

• Apple Watch (Series 9 or SE) — configured and ready to wear
• HomePod mini — placed and programmed for voice emergency response
• Smart motion sensors (hallway, bathroom, living area)
• Bed-exit sensor — installed and calibrated
• Optional hallway camera (common areas only, never private spaces)
• All device setup, pairing, and testing included
• 30-day follow-up check-in call

Best for: Families who want a single, complete solution with no shopping, no guesswork, and no tech headaches.

Optional Monthly Maintenance — $39/month

• Monthly system check and alert testing
• Software and automation updates
• Priority support for any issues or changes
• Family alert adjustments as the elder's routine changes
• Annual in-home system review

What the System Does

Automatic Fall Detection

The Apple Watch detects falls and hard impacts automatically — no button to press. If a fall is detected and the elder doesn't respond, Emergency SOS is triggered and family members are notified immediately.

Motion & Inactivity Monitoring

Smart sensors track daily movement patterns — morning wake-up, bathroom visits, kitchen activity. If the elder hasn't moved in an unusual amount of time, family members receive an alert automatically.

Bed-Exit Monitoring

Nighttime wandering is one of the most common safety risks for seniors. The bed-exit sensor detects when the elder leaves bed at night and alerts family members immediately.

HomePod Voice Emergency Response

The elder simply says "Hey Siri, I need help" and the system immediately calls a designated family member or emergency services. No buttons. No apps. No steps to remember. Just voice.

Custom Family Alerts

Real-time notifications for: morning wake-up confirmation, no morning movement detected, bathroom safety events, nighttime wandering, long inactivity periods, falls or hard impacts, and voice "help" requests.

What Makes This Different from Life Alert

Life Alert requires the elder to press a button — which means they must be conscious, mobile, and remember to wear the device. This system is fully automatic and passive. The elder does not need to press anything, remember any steps, or manage any technology. The system monitors continuously and alerts family automatically — supporting independence and dignity, not surveillance.

Service Area

In-home installation currently available in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Iowa, Westlake, and surrounding Southwest Louisiana communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the elder need to do anything?

No. The system is fully automatic and hands-free. The only optional action is saying "Hey Siri, I need help" to the HomePod.

Are there cameras in the bedroom or bathroom?

Never. Cameras are only placed in common areas and only with full family consent.

Does the elder need an Apple Watch?

Strongly recommended for fall detection. The Full Package ($997) includes one configured and ready to wear.

What happens after I purchase?

Contact us at realtimecajun.com/pages/contact to schedule your in-home consultation.

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