Assistive technology in elderly care
Open Access
- 1 November 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Age and Ageing
- Vol. 30 (6) , 455-458
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/30.6.455
Abstract
New developments in assistive technology are likely to make an important contribution to the care of elderly people in institutions and at home. Video‐monitoring, remote health monitoring, electronic sensors and equipment such as fall detectors, door monitors, bed alerts, pressure mats and smoke and heat alarms can improve older people's safety, security and ability to cope at home. Care at home is often preferable to patients and is usually less expensive for care providers than institutional alternatives.Keywords
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