175 devices to help people with dementia enter assistive technology awards
New assistive technology aimed at improving the independence of people with dementia is on the horizon. The Longitude Prize on Dementia has received a total…
New app in development with advice on falls prevention and combatting loneliness to help people live independently for longer
Online health educator The Sound Doctor has announced the development of its new app to help people live longer and more independently at home. The…
How assistive tech could transform the lives of elderly residents in Dorset
Voice-activated technology, sensors and GPS trackers are some of the assistive devices set to transform the lives of elderly residents in Dorset over the next…
Innovative product is opening the door for millions to use keys with ease
Winner of the Design Council Spark Award and a £65,000 investment from charity Versus Arthritis, the Keywing from Dext is helping millions with reduced dexterity…
AKW launches new task focused lighting range for accessible bathrooms to help reduce accidents
Accessible bathroom without AKW’s task focused lighting, showing uneven lighting, shadows and dark areas Available from March 2019, accessibility solutions provider AKW has launched a…
New scheme to be launched at garden centre to give dementia patients independence
Credit: North Wales Chronicle The Fron Goch garden centre in Wales is launching new technology which allows people to with dementia to stay independent while…
Cornwall Council reveals plan to create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’ housing units for elderly and disabled people
As part of a plan to help elderly and vulnerable people stay independent and healthy, Cornwall Council has announced it will create 3,500 ‘Extra Care’…
Geberit answers BBC’s latest DIY SOS call
In the latest episode of DIY SOS, the Geberit team helped Matthew, who in 2015 was diagnosed with a brain tumour, undergoing 14 months of…
BAFFIN – Bringing assistance for future independent needs
Based at Northampton University's Innovation Centre, BAFFIN Technology Systems (BTS) brings together people with extensive experience of working with disabled children and young people. Their…
New and improved range helps bathroom independence
The new Vita range of wash & dry toilets is providing people with a stylish and improved solution to retaining independence and dignity in the…