Assistive technology

There's a huge range of remote monitoring devices available to help you stay safe in your home. These range from pressing a button that raises an alert to a call centre to systems that monitor a person's well-being or environment.

Some devices respond automatically to changes, warning that a person's well-being has deteriorated or that an untoward event has occurred.

Some systems give immediate feedback to the user, aiding memory loss and maintaining a person's independence and dignity.

Examples:

• Movement/non-movement sensors
• Falls sensors
• Fire/smoke alarms 
• Automatic lighting sensors
• Food/water alarms 
• Fridge activity sensors
• Window/door sensors
• Carbon monoxide sensors
• Bed/chair occupancy sensors 
• Temperature range sensors
• Gas shut off devices
• Medication reminder systems
• Wrist-worn wellbeing monitors
• Safety confirmation devices