Assistive Technology

This section will contain a limited number of resources describing assistive technology services which support people with dementia to maximise their independence. It will also contain links to other websites dedicated to assistive technology.

The following resources will be of interest to those considering introducing assistive technology services.

Housing and Dementia

September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, which aims to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. Jeremy Porteus, Chief Executive of the Housing LIN shares his views on the importance of considering housing when supporting people living with dementia.

Fuelling the Moonshot: Unleashing the UK’s potential through dementia research

This report details the findings of the Group’s inquiry into dementia research and what role the Government’s commitment to funding a ‘Dementia Moonshot’ can make.

Dementia-friendly technology: A charter that helps every person with dementia benefit from technology that meets their needs

This Alzheimer's Society charter offers an antidote to a common problem: the lack of public awareness relating to technology that can support people to live well.

Dementia and Digital: Using technology to improve health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers

This focused, short-term piece of research was carried out by the Tinder Foundation to: track the social and digital barriers facing people with dementia and their carers understand how the UK online...

Assistive technology as a means of supporting people with dementia: A Review

To coincide with the Housing LIN's involvement in the Prime Minister's challenge on dementia, we have published this helpful review of how AT can support people with dementia. Co-authored by Tahir Idris...

AT and dementia guide

This easy-to-navigate e-guide on assistive technology devices available to support people with dementia is described as a "self-help guide to how technology can help you to live well with dementia"....

Implementing telecare for people with dementia: Supporting ageing in place in West Lothian, Scotland

This paper was first published in April 2009 in the Journal of Care Services Management, and is available free of charge for a 6-month period by kind permission of Maney Publishing. It describes and...

Telecare and Dementia - A to Z of Resources and References

This document was prepared by Mike Clark, Programme Lead for the Telecare LIN If you have further information that would be of value to organisations implementing telecare, please contact us at info@telecarelin.org.uk...

Getting equipped to tackle forgetfulness

Top tips for family and friends - Equipment, gadgets and technology to help people with dementia. This guide is for the family and friends of people experiencing memory problems and confusion. It is...

At Home with AT (assistive technology) - dementia voice

Published by Dementia Voice, this is an evaluation of the practical and ethical implications of assistive technology and devices to support people with dementia and their carers. Contains lots examples...

Least-use assistive technology in Dementia Care

A case study No3 of an extra care scheme that has a philosophy of the lowest level of intrusion into tenants lives consistent with their safety. Assistive technology systems have the capacity to step...

Piloting smart home technology in EC housing for people with dementia

Produced by Dementia Voice and Housing 21 this brief report describes two pilots for telecare to support older people with dementia. One pilot relates to an intermediate care flat within a housing development,...

Assistive Technology in Extra Care Housing for people with dementia

Presentation by Eileen Askham, Fold Housing Association, at the Extra Care Housing and Dementia conference in September 2006. Eileen outlines the devices being used in Seven Oaks supported housing and...

The Foundation for Assistive Technology (FAST)

FAST is a charity governed by a Board of Trustees. As a small, independent organisation FAST relies on working collaboratively with other members of the AT community, across statutory, voluntary and...