Unlocking the potential of Assistive Technology for Community Care

Written by HaloCare

Assistive technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life and independence of individuals receiving community care, in particular those who may need additional support such as individuals with disabilities, those with a chronic illness or older people on their ageing journey.

Living at home independently can become an option for individuals with the support of Assistive Technology. Assistive Technology helps individuals with various activities of daily living such as;

Mobility and being active
Staying in communication with their circle of care or loved ones
Monitoring health conditions and improving quality of life

Benefits of Assistive Technology for Community Care

Whenever it comes to Community Care, Assistive Technology has various benefits for both individuals and health professionals. These benefits include;

Access to real-time client information including weight, temperature and BMI through remote patient monitoring technology
Improved utilisation of staff as Assistive Technology can help reduce the number of visits required to the client’s home by health professionals without compromising on the quality of care
Assistive Technology is a cost-effective long-term solution. Assistive Technology packages can be tailored to the needs of the individual to provide a solution that is bespoke to their needs.

Download our Guide to Assistive Technology for Community Care

We’ve created a short guide that explores how Assistive Technology to help health professionals resources to discover the impact of Assistive Living Technology for clients seeking greater independence.

In this short guide, we explore how the technology contributes to enhanced well-being, social inclusion, and overall quality of life for individuals wishing to live independently.

The guide covers;