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Disability equipment - assistive technologyLyndon Peasley - April 2012gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk
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The term assistive technology refers to a wide range of gadgets or disability
equipment that can help you to live independently in your own home.
Through this website you can find details about types of equipment that you might find helpful, information about where you can get it, and how much it might cost, although costs can vary a lot. There are lots of examples of equipment that you could use around your home to help you with day-to-day tasks. If you are struggling to do something there may be a piece of equipment that could make life easier for you, helping you to remain in control of your own life. Assistive technology products can help you to keep doing the things you want to do and give you the freedom to make choices about how you live your life.
A wide variety of assistive technology is available to help people keep their independence
for longer. From bed occupancy detectors to jar openers, our devices are easy to
use and create peace of mind for the person and their family. Click on the short film clips
below for more information.
Providing reassurance for carers, this device ensures that if the person's sensors raise an alert the carer will be alerted
immediately. This device makes the sensors alert a local carer first, and if they do not respond then the alert goes to the Carephone
Home Safety Service. Or it can only alert a carer and not alert the Carephone Home Safety Service.
Useful for people who fall out of bed or who leave their bed during the night and
put their safety at risk.
A short reminder message can be recorded onto the Carephone. The message can be
recorded by anyone, so it could be a family member, friend, or other voice that
the person knows and is comfortable with.
It can be set to go off at any time of the day or night, up to 6 times per day. Each message can be different so that different messages can be played at different times of the day.
Useful for people who may fall or otherwise put themselves at risk when they get out of their chair.
Enuresis is a term to describe the involuntary discharge of urine. Enuresis is estimated
to affect 15% of people over the age of 65 years. It's a problem which can cause
discomfort and instances need to be detected quickly so that appropriate care can
be provided. An enuresis sensor provides a discreet and efficient means to detect
instances of enuresis the moment they occur.
Enuresis sensor (no short film clip available)
Suitable for certain types of epilepsy, this device detects when the person has an epileptic seizure and so allows a carer to take action urgently.
The fall detector is a small piece of equipment that can be carried by a person. If that person has a fall it will
automatically raise an alert to the Carephone Home Safety Service.
If a person is at risk of flooding their property, for example if they leave taps running, this will alert when it detects water on the
floor. Please also see the video and information for the magiplug.
A gas detector alerts the Carephone Home Safety service when there is gas leaking into a property,
for example if a hob or fire is on but not lit.
This is a GPS watch. It has a similar technology to Sat Navs. It is ideal for people
who sometimes leave their home on their own or get lost easily due to memory problems.
Intruder alarm (No short film clip available)
Use the non-slip rubber grip to help open jars.
Change the exiting sink or bath plug with one of these and if taps are left running the plug will automatically open and stop a flood.
A medication dispenser is a box that is set to automatically dispense tablets at the right time and in the right
quantity. At the pre-programmed times, the dispenser rotates, an alarm signal is heard, and the correct dosage comes
into view through an opening in the lid. The alarm will keep ringing unil it senses that someone has taken the medication out of it.
Useful for people who may fall or otherwise put themselves at risk. If it can see movement it knows the person is safe. If it can't see movement it raises an alert.
The Property Exit Sensor helps to monitor the safety of people who may leave their
homes when it isn't safe or appropriate for them to do so. It recognises when someone
has left their home at an inappropriate time and calls for help.
Tap turners fit over existing taps to make them easier to turn on and off.
The long handle gives extra leverage to help people who have difficulty gripping conventional taps. The tap turners are large and easier to see then conventional taps. On some models the red lever has a tactile top so that the hot and cold taps can be identified by touch.
The sensor monitors the temperature of the room. It alerts the Carephone Home Safety
Service to potential fires by recognising when the temperature of a room either
rises quickly or is very hot. Unlike smoke detectors it can be put into a kitchen.
Information sheets include lists of products, prices and where to get them.
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