Assistive technology

Some of our equipment includes (but is not limited to):

• Alarm unit and pendant - This is a direct link to our 24-hour control room to support people in crisis.
• Falls Detector - Makes a call when a fall has been detected, this is particularly helpful for those who suffer black outs (Note: slips and controlled falls will not be detected).
• Smoke Detector - Provides early warning of smoke.
• Flood Detector - Provides early warning of flood for example, a tap being left on.
• Temperature Sensor - Monitor and maintain a healthy temperature in the home.
• Bed / Chair Sensor - Alerts when someone has left their bed / chair.
• Floor Sensor - Sends an alert when someone is moving in the home.
• GPS Tracking - Alerts a nominated person (carer, family member or friend) if you leave your home (this is monitored by the nominated person, not the technology and independence staff).
• Sound Booster - For those who are hard of hearing to be able to hear the caller through the alarm unit more clearly (put in all homes with 2+ bedrooms).
• Pills dispenser - Sounds an alarm when the person is required to take their medication (suitability is determined by a person's prescription).
• YourMeds - Can be monitored by an app on a family members phone to see if a person has taken their medication at the correct times (suitability is determined by a person's prescription and subject to assessment)
• Door Sensor - This will alert the control centre or a care assist (see below) when a door is opened.
• Care Assist - This is a handheld device that alerts carers when an alarm has been activated by the person they are caring for such as a bed sensor.
• Hearing / Sensory - Devices to support people with sensory impairments (for example, a visual or hearing impairment).
• Digital clocks - These can also be used to set medication reminders.