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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Most people I know are aware of my strongly held belief that the tools of modern technology could and should be used to improve the quality of life of our clients and the over 60s in general. In practice, this takes a number of forms. At The Assisted Living Group, we concentrate on Telecare and Telehealth and at Care Response, it’s Tablet Training and Tablet Development. Telecare Telecare assists people who wish to maintain their independence and live…

InTouch uses a combination of television, set top box, broadband and Skype. The system is designed to combat isolation by allowing residents to keep in contact with family, friends and others simply using the television within their home. The local authority is funding the entire project. The only cost to residents taking part is their access to WiFi. The criteria for being in the pilot are as follows: Resident is potentially isolated and/or has communication issues and a video link…