Comprehensive scoping study on the use of assistive technology by frail older people living in the community
Assistive technology is one area with enormous potential to improve the quality of life, mobility and independence of many Australians, enabling them to continue living at home and to remain connected to their communities for longer. Assistive technology is any device, system or design that allows an individual to perform a task that they would otherwise be unable to do, or that increase the ease and safety with which a task can be performed. In combination with face-to-face individual support, assistive technology has the potential to support the independence of older people, improve their safety and security and assist them to continue living at home.
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Final report - 18 June 2008
Prepared for:
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
18 June 2008
URBIS Staff responsible for this report were:
Director - Claire Grealy
Senior Consultant - Karen Olver
Consultant - Jessie Connell and Jennifer Power
Support Staff - Meredith Bramich and Jill Yeomans
Job Code - KAJ11508
Report Number - 1