Sometimes the elderly are just as vulnerable as the youngest members of society and it's important to make sure that our oldest generation is properly protected in their homes through various essential safety techniques like the installation of sensors, alarm monitoring, and the strict monitoring of medications. Ensuring an elderly resident is safe can also allow that individual, if he or she lives alone, to enjoy a large measure of independence which is something that many elderly people begin to miss in their twilight years. Finding a balance between safety and independence can make the last decades of a person's life the most enjoyable.