Assistive tech helps Monmouthshire residents like Maureen live safely and independently in their own homes.
Assistive tech helps Monmouthshire residents like Maureen live safely and independently in their own homes.
Monmouthshire Council Tech Aids Residents Independence at Home
They use tools to help them at home, and Maureen and Rosemary are a good example. They want to be comfortable and safe while enjoying their whole house together. They have alarms and pendants to help.
Maureen wears a pendant on her wrist, while Rosemary has a pendant around her neck. This keeps her wrist free for her wheelchair. These pendants connect to an alarm center that is open all day and night, helping them in an emergency. This gives them peace of mind quickly.
Falling is a worry when at home, and technology is helping reduce this risk. They can turn it on and off with their voice by using an app on a smart speaker. They added a smart light bulb to a lamp.
The curtains were heavy, hard to reach, and difficult to use. They needed privacy and warmth. The team installed a curtain opener that also closes, and it’s all voice controlled. This helps them use the curtains safely.
The council team installs the technology and takes care of it. This means anyone can use it easily, and knowing how it works isn’t an issue. The tech helps Maureen be more independent.
They use tools to help them at home, and Maureen and Rosemary are a good example. They want to be comfortable and safe while enjoying their whole house together. They have alarms and pendants to help.
Maureen wears a pendant on her wrist, while Rosemary has a pendant around her neck. This keeps her wrist free for her wheelchair. These pendants connect to an alarm center that is open all day and night, helping them in an emergency. This gives them peace of mind quickly.
Falling is a worry when at home, and technology is helping reduce this risk. They can turn it on and off with their voice by using an app on a smart speaker. They added a smart light bulb to a lamp.
The curtains were heavy, hard to reach, and difficult to use. They needed privacy and warmth. The team installed a curtain opener that also closes, and it’s all voice controlled. This helps them use the curtains safely.
The council team installs the technology and takes care of it. This means anyone can use it easily, and knowing how it works isn’t an issue. The tech helps Maureen be more independent.