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2. 8 Must-Have Assistive Devices for the Elderly - AOL

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   Assistive devices for seniors are adaptive tools designed to help bridge gaps in an older adult’s mobility and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing and personal ...

3. Home automation for the elderly and disabled - Wikipedia

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   Home automation is becoming a viable option for older adults and people with disabilities who would prefer to stay in the comfort of their homes rather than move to a healthcare facility. This field uses much of the same technology and equipment as home automation for security, entertainment, and energy conservation but tailors it towards old ...

4. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Assistive technology (AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation), eating ...

5. Adaptive equipment - Wikipedia

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   Alerting devices are assistive devices that connect with doorbells, telephones, and other alarming devices. These devices add a specific alarm based on one's disability. For instance, a deaf individual can have a doorbell that blinks a light instead of a noise to indicate someone is at the door.

6. 10 Helpful—and Convenient—Assistive Listening Devices - AOL

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   There are so many ways to get additional support, beyond your hearing aids. Assistive listening devices, or ALDs, can give further assistance to people with hearing loss.

7. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.