How Assistive Technology Supports Independence in Domiciliary Care
🔍 Why Assistive Technology Matters
Assistive technology (AT) is transforming how domiciliary care providers support older adults to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. From simple solutions like pendant alarms to more advanced tools like digital monitoring systems, technology offers new ways to reduce risks, promote independence, and enhance quality of life.
📋 Key Benefits for Older Adults
- Promotes safety through falls sensors, bed occupancy monitors, and medication alerts
- Enhances communication via video calling, voice assistants, and emergency response tools
- Encourages independence with prompts, timers, and digital reminders
- Reduces isolation and supports mental wellbeing
- Facilitates positive risk-taking in a safer, supported environment
💡 Best Practice for Care Providers
Providers should ensure AT is embedded into person-centred planning, tailored to individual needs, and regularly reviewed. Involving individuals and families in selecting and using technology builds trust and improves outcomes. Governance processes should cover consent, privacy, and risk management.
🔑 Final Thought
Assistive technology should enhance, not replace, human care. Done well, it helps individuals live with more choice, control, and dignity — aligning perfectly with CQC expectations and commissioning priorities.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)