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What is technology enabled solutions?

Technology Enabled Solutions is any device, equipment, gadget or gizmo that helps to bridge gaps in a person’s ability to live the full, independent and fulfilling life they want to. Assistive technology can help many different people in different ways.

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Benefits of Assistive Devices

Assistive technology can help many people in different ways, whether it be someone living with dementia to remember certain things, a stroke survivor to communicate, a visually impaired person to access the internet, or even just a healthy older person to help secure their home.

Assistive devices that are most likely to help a person showing signs of ageing are usually electronic gadgets. Health can be improved with medication reminders, pill dispensers, and telehealth systems. Independence and comfort might be focused on with virtual assistants, visual and communication aids, and memory aids.

Assistive technology can also be used for home safety and security – smart smoke alarms and doorbells, automated lighting and water-overflow devices to name a few.

Here's just a few examples from the range of TEC solutions that could be considered:

The multimedia alarm clock will display the time like a normal clock, there are options for which clock display you prefer. You can easily set alarms to go off at certain times and intervals i.e. Daily, Monthly, Weekly, Yearly. When the alarm time is reached, the multimedia alarm clock will display high quality multimedia content on its full HD screen. This could be a video, audio or an image (or all 3). You are free to add your own media, there is a also an online app to allow you to record videos and take pictures and send them to your multimedia alarm clock over the internet. Media can also be added with a USB drive.  

Worn like a watch the GPS Watch is the ideal solution for users who would prefer their personal alarm to be discrete and within easy reach at all times. With a range of features, GPS tracking and reliable communication capabilities, the GPS Watch significantly enhances safer independence. The watch displays the time, date and day display and allows two-way communication like a mobile phone. 

Some people simply don’t want the added complications of a modern day smartphone. A simplified mobile handset allows the user to make calls to their pre-programmed numbers (up to 12) and receive calls from anyone who has been given their number. It can be customised with names or pictures, making it a truly personal communication device. And that’s it. No complications, no unnecessary functions and no need for lengthy user guides.

Customise morning routines to wake up with lights and an alarm that plays favourite songs. Glance at the calendar or the news, catch up on a podcast, make video calls to friends and family, set timers, and stream music or series all using just a voice.

Used to set reminders 
Camera can be accessed remotely to allow people to be supported by family / friends 
Can support with communication and reduce social isolation 
Can support with other devices i.e. timers, remote lights etc

Video calling devices are dedicated pieces of equipment for simple video communication. These make video calling easier for older people and/or those with learning disabilities, than using apps or software on smartphones, tablets or laptops.

Allows communication and social interaction within service users own home.  
Voice activated 
Built in games
Some versions can be used to make calls via Whatsapp

It’s a time and planning aid that you simply place where it can be seen within the home.  
Shows the day, time of day, and what activities are scheduled for the day, week, and month.  
It also gives you clear reminders and helps you with checklists 
There is a web service, making it easy for relatives and carers to support remotely, help post activities or check if activities have been performed and acknowledged. They log in to a computer or tablet and add activities or checklists. A Wi-Fi connection is required to utilise this function.

Last updated: 07/06/2024

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