assistive technology for aging: home & work. what we are going to talk about today: wide range...
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Assistive Technologyfor Aging:
Home & Work
What we are going to talk about today:
Wide range of AT options: To help aging volunteers work. To help aging volunteers stay
independent at home. That volunteers might help others
work and stay independent in their communities.
AccommodationsTo maximize a person's ability to interact with a given environment and its demands.
It brings together:PersonEnvironmentTask
Accommodations Devices (AT)
ergonomics
work layout
architectural modification
job sharing
scheduling
training
task process
Assistive Technology
Low techHigh techPurchasedMade or builtOff the shelfModified / Adapted
Assistive Technology
Activities of Daily Living Positioning and MobilityCommunicationTransportationSafetyLeisure and RecreationAdaptive Environments
AssessmentEvaluate needs:what needs to be done?
Person - Env- Task
Person must be able to:
SENSORY: Receive information for the
environment
COGNITIVE: Process the information
MOTOR: React physically to the information
EntrancesHandrails both sides5x5 standing spaceResting chairLightingPlace to set things No-step entryLarge stairs vs ramps
Ramps
Doors and Keys
Warning and Alert systems
Elopement alert systems
Living areas - thermostats
digitalLarge printLarge print ring“talking”Automatic
LightingTouch onAutomatic by timer or
motion detector
EntrywaysGarageHallwaysBathroomsClosets
ContrastStairsLight switchesEdges of furniture
ColorTexture
Mobility
Mobility
Lifting and transfers
Safety of person and caregiver
Conserve energy of person and caregiver
Keep independent as possible, for as long as possible
Lift to standing chairs
Transfer Boards
Lift systems
Bathing
Bathing
Grab bars
Toilets
Medication
Health monitors
ThermometersBlood pressureBlood glucoseWeight
DigitalLarge print“talking”
Cups
Chores
TransportationDriverPassengerTransfer
Recreation and leisure
Books & magazinesGardeningCardsComputerCrafts
TVFamily picturesNeedle workWoodworking
Work
Computer Built in computer accommodations Adapted keyboards and monitors Text to speech and speech to text
Phones Devices per the job tasks
State AT programs
www.resna.org to find project in your state: Information and referral about
devices and funding Collaborate on community awareness
projects.