For those of you with an elderly parent in your home, and perhaps for those struggling with issues at the AL (if this is allowed), I have added a camera to my mother’s room. The idea was that I could see if she fell when I was busy in other parts of the house or outside. It’s only been a few days and I wish I’d gotten in much sooner!
I bought a WYZE camera for $20 and it is fantastic. There is an app on my phone, it notifies me of sound or movement and records for 12 seconds each time plus there is a live stream.
I ran errands over the weekend and DH worked outside all day, I checked my phone every so often to verify all was well , as it was only the 2nd day with the camera, so still figuring out the system. He did not have to wash up and check her, he could go in when needed. I also saw, as I suspected happens, that I would peep in and she would appear sound asleep and then 3-5 minutes later she’s up, checking in did not work.
I can put her to bed and go to a neighbors for a visit, I can go run local errands and see if I should hurry home or keep going, I can work in the yard, etc. I’ve also noticed that having the advance notice that she is getting up means a 2-10 minute warning before she appears, allowing me to have a better attitude when seeing her 
I’ve also discovered her on the ground after a fall much sooner than normally. I am thrilled with the freedom this is giving me, I feel both less trapped and less guilty.