{"id":6481,"date":"2023-08-15T13:51:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T13:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/?page_id=6481"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:32:15","slug":"living-aids-and-assistive-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/information-and-support\/living-with-dementia\/living-aids-and-assistive-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Living aids and assistive technology for a person with dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dementia often has a significant impact on a person\u2019s daily life, including how they function within their own home.<\/p>\n<p>However, a wide range of products are available to help the person live more independently; minimise frustration caused by not being able to carry out certain tasks; reduce the risk of falls, accidents and injuries; and relieve families of some of their worries, leading to a better quality of life for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Assistive technology\u2019 refers to equipment that is designed to help people with physical or cognitive disabilities carry out daily activities more easily. 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