The only camera I have in a living space is my father's house far away; the house is empty most of the time and the camera in the living room is showing if anyo

The only camera I have in a living space is my father's house far away; the house is empty most of the time and the camera in the living room is showing if anyone broke in via any door or window. When anyone goes there, that camera is physically disconnected for the entire duration. Another case that is valid is for very old people that share the video with their family. A few months ago a very old (~ 100) lady that I know died and her only daughter, one continent away, found out by checking the camera. The alternative would be for neighbors to call the police days later for not seeing her, but that is undesirable.