Independent Living Aids and Gadgets - Assistive Technology

There is a wide range of technology available to help people to continue to live independently:

Websites that can help in the search for Aids and equipment products*

Signal ** promotes the use of equipment to assist people with memory loss, and their carers, to help manage some of their practical difficulties and minimise risks. Equipment includes such things as calendar clocks to help with orientation, medication prompters, water overflow alarms. Aside from simple, stand alone items, Signal promotes devices that link into community alarm services, such as alarms on doors, fall detectors, smoke detectors. Careful use of equipment such as this can assist people with their day to day activities, keeping them as safe and as independent as possible, and provide support for carers in their caring role.

To find out more about the aids and equipment available through the Signal Project, you can:

The Signal Catalogue (.pdf) is now available to view online.

The Signal Catalogue lists some aids and equipment currently available, prices (if bought directly from suppliers) and suppliers contact details. (see also Websites that can help in the search for Aids and equipment products* )

"Signal Bus in Leicestershire video"(.wmv Windows Media File - approx 7 minutes)

The Signal Bus is a touring 'bed-sit on wheels', showcasing equipment in a homely setting and demonstrating how different items can be used. View the Signal Bus Timetable (.pdf) to find out when the Signal Bus will be touring near to you.

For more information about the Signal Bus, please contact the Signal Project Worker at Age Concern on 0116 223 7363

* Leicestershire County Council cannot be held responsible for the content of any external site linked to from within this site. Linking to the site does not imply an endorsement of products or services by Leicestershire County Council

** The Signal Partnership includes Leicestershire County Council, district councils, Age Concern and NHS services.

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