Assistive technologies

image: Mrs A using assistive technology (Telehealth)Assistive technologies enable people with health and care needs, such as the frail elderly and those with Long Term Conditions (LTCs) and their carers to maintain independence.

Such technologies offer remote monitoring of real time emergencies and lifestyle changes in order to manage the risks associated with independent living and to provide enhancements to person’s circumstances.

Assistive Technologies do not remove the need for one to one support where required, and in many cases are just one element of the care received.

Benefits

Some benefits of using Assistive Technologies may include:

  • increase in choice and control in maintaining independence
  • improved support for people with long term health conditions
  • reassurance for carers
  • better outcomes and quality of life

Assistive Technology Services

Telecare and Telehealth are two types of assistive technologies being used in Kent by Kent County Council and Kent Community Health Trust.

 

image: Telehealth equipmentTelehealth
Equipment and devices used to remotely monitor aspects of a person’s health in their own home.

 

 

 

image: Telecare pendantTelecare
A combination of remotely monitored passive alarms and sensors to maintain independence at home.
 

 

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