Can technology help an older person stay safely at home?
Yes. Personal alarms, medication reminders, communication tools and suitable assistive technology can reduce some risks.
Key points
- Yes. Personal alarms, medication reminders, communication tools and suitable assistive technology can reduce some risks.
- The goal is to reduce risk while preserving choice and independence.
- A GP or allied-health assessment may identify practical causes and solutions.
Yes. Personal alarms, medication reminders, communication tools and suitable assistive technology can reduce some risks.
Technology should support, not replace, human contact and appropriate clinical or care support.
AT-HM can fund listed items such as personal alarms, memory aids, communication supports and other safety equipment where there is an assessed need. Monitoring or recurring costs may be covered for the funding period when approved.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Identify the two or three most immediate safety or independence concerns.
Discuss them with the GP, assessor or relevant allied-health professional.
Start with targeted support and review whether the risk or function improves.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check the official AT-HM scheme guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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