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Monday, January 29, 2007

AT Dementia: Assistive Technology for People with Dementia

AT Dementia: a new on-line information resource of assistive technology for people with dementia. (Provided by Deborah Hutchings, Trent DSDC)

There is growing awareness of the use of assistive technologies (such as devices to support memory, communication and safety) in supporting and enabling people with dementia to live more independently.

Products range from simple stand alone devices such as calendar clocks that show the day, date and time, to telecare sensors (e.g. gas, flood and fall detectors) that automatically alert a community alarm centre when assistance is required.

However, many people with dementia, carers and professionals have had difficulties finding information about what is available and how it can be obtained and used.

AT Dementia is a new on-line information resource of assistive technology for people with dementia.

The resource has been developed by Trent DSDC with funding from the Department of Health.

The new website provides information on:
- the benefits and limitations of assistive technology with case study examples
- the ethical use of assistive technology
- how to obtain assistive technology
- funding and procurement of telecare
- searchable product database
- current research and new technologies in development

www.atdementia.org.uk

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