Table 1 Categories of assistive technology
Basic AT | |
 Pendant alarm | |
 Non-monitored smoke detector | |
 Non-monitored carbon monoxide | |
 Key safe | |
 Activity monitors assessment only | |
 Other devices | |
Reminder or prompting devices | |
 Date and time reminders | |
 Item locator devices | |
 Medication reminders/dispensers | |
 Voice recorders and memo minders | |
 Other reminder/prompting devices | |
Devices to promote safety | |
 Activity monitors - on-going monitoring | |
 Fall detectors | |
 Continence management devices | |
 Alarm and pager units | |
 Flood detectors and water temperature monitor | |
 Gas detectors | |
 Monitored carbon monoxide detectors | |
 Monitored smoke detectors | |
 Monitored extreme temperature sensors | |
 Lighting devices | |
 Other safety and security devices | |
Safer walking technologies | |
 To locate the user | |
 To alert the responder to movement | |
Communication devices | |
 Intercoms | |
 Telephones | |
 Communication aids | |
 Other communication devices | |
Devices that support meaningful use of leisure time | |
 Computer aids | |
 Dementia friendly TV/radio/music players | |
 Electronic photo albums/electronic reminiscence aids | |
 Electronic games | |
 Other devices -support meaningful use of leisure time |