How technology can make life a little easier

By Naomi Potts July 21, 2022

Door exit sensor which send an alert if person leaves their home or leaves home outside certain hours
Floor pressure mats which call for assistance if someone gets up from bed/chair but will need assistance to get around
Epilepsy monitors
Motion sensors which detect falls
Door sensors which can turn lights on when a door is opened or alert when doors are left open
Bed occupancy monitors which can raise the alarm if a person is in/out of bed for longer than a pre determined time
Smart cameras which can be used to monitor safety
Navigation apps/GPS Trackers
Cooker isolation/a secret key which can be used to prevent use of gas hob/electrical items without code/key
CAS alarm/pendant alarm/pull cords which can be used to call for help
Environmental sensors for when people wont react to alarms e.g. automatic fire brigade response if fire alarm goes off
Telehealth which can be used to monitor blood pressure etc. remotely
Smart clocks/Alexa which can be used to set reminders or medication prompts
Carousel pill dispensers which can be used to releases pills at correct times and sound an alarm

Vibrating alarm clocks
Label readers
Tactile, large or talking watches
Magnifiers
Voice assisted home controls which can be used to open doors and turn on/off the lights, tv or radio.
Smart locks which can allow people to unlock doors with their voice
Special doorbells and entry systems which can amplify buzzers/bells or notify that someone is at the door with a flashing light
Heating and sockets which can be linked to Wifi and controlled remotely
Eye gaze technology which can help people access their computer/tablet
Personal digital assistants which can allow people to access entertainment, communication and reminders through their voice
Large number phones/picture speed dial phones which can make using the phone easier