"The Moment"
Five years ago, on Christmas Day, our lives changed.
As we were opening gifts, my mother-in-law called in a panic.
Her husband had left the house on foot — unannounced — and she couldn’t get him back inside
We rushed to help.
By the time we arrived, he had walked nearly half a mile and was standing on a stranger’s doorstep, interrupting their Christmas.
He was frightened. Confused.
He believed we were trying to harm him.
The situation escalated quickly.
We had no choice but to call 911.
An officer helped us bring him home safely. But standing there that day, watching the fear in his eyes, I knew something had fundamentally changed.
Nothing would ever be the same.
How do you care for someone you love — without taking away who they are?
Not long after, my father-in-law was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia.
The years that followed were exhausting — emotionally, physically, and mentally.
Even with my wife’s background as a career geriatric nurse, the toll was immense.
The constant vigilance.
The worry.
The fear of “what if.”
And we learned something millions of families already know:
Caregiving is relentless — and often invisible.
There are over 54 million unpaid caregivers in this country.
At the same time, healthcare costs continue to rise, home health services are stretched thin, and families are left with limited options.
I kept coming back to the same questions:
Why does caring for someone have to mean constant fear — or constant intrusion?
Why can’t technology support dignity instead of surveillance?
Why can’t caregivers have peace of mind without taking away independence?
That question became the foundation for ScoutWatch.
ScoutWatch is not a medical diagnostic device.
It doesn’t replace doctors, nurses, or human care.
It was built to do something simpler — and more human.
ScoutWatch quietly watches for meaningful changes in routine, movement, or location, and alerts caregivers only when it truly matters.
It’s about preserving independence for the wearer —
while giving caregivers the confidence to live their own lives too.
Because care should feel supportive — not invasive.