What Is Assistive Technology?

Assistive technology is equipment, devices and systems specifically designed to help people maintain their everyday life activities and remain independent in their own home.
CareGiver Technology concentrates on assistive technology solutions for seniors and their caregivers. These solutions can help to:
- Ensure one's safety and security in the home, such as with fall detection devices
- Stay in close touch with friends and loved ones through video phones
- Send and receive emails without the need of a computer
- Manage medication dispensing
- Send electronic results of basic vital signs to one's doctor
- Make computers easy to use through touch screens
- And many more
Specifically, CareGiver Technology provides information, consultation, and education on how assistive technology in the following four essential categories can improve your or your loved one's quality of life and desired independent lifestyle:
Click on each area above for more information and video demonstrations on the use of representative assistive technology devices.
