Appropriate assistive technology should be explored and offered for those whom it may benefit.
A referral can be made to social services to access the assistive technology available to you. An appointment with an occupational therapist will help to understand what changes and adaptations might help you, and the therapist will create a detailed personal plan for your needs.
For extra information, evidence and best practice please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Regional offerings
Community Occupational Therapy Team
Weblink: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Dementia Wellbeing Plan for Greater Manchester; Dementia United
Weblink: https://dementia-united.org.uk/dementia-wellbeing-plan/
Housing for People Living With Dementia in Greater Manchester - From Policy to Practice
Weblink: https://dementia-united.org.uk/housing/
National offerings
Assistive Technology
Weblink: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/assistive-technology-definition-and-safe-use/assistive-technology-definition-and-safe-use
Blue Badges
Telephone: 0161 770 1222
Email: bluebadgeteam@oldham.gov.uk
Weblink: https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge
Living with Dementia Toolkit - downloadable guide
The Guide is available in English and in Welsh. It introduces the toolkit and the resources available. For the full experience of the toolkit, you need to look at the website. QR codes link you back to the website at various points. There is a 'How to use QR codes' video lower down the page.
This can be downloaded here: https://livingwithdementiatoolkit.org.uk/home/living-with-dementia-toolkit-downloadable-guide/
Evidence
Advice and support with assistive technology (AT) will involve a discussion about your specific needs. During this discussion the aim will be to see what kind of equipment can be helpful to you specifically. There is equipment and devices which can help you in the following areas:
A systematic review suggests the use of AT for leisure and social interaction, memory support; orientation; safety and security seemed to help strengthen relationships between the person living with dementia and their carers. It was concluded that AT would support people with dementia and carers in the community but researchers, healthcare professionals and technology developers should adopt a family centred model for use of AT than pursuing only an individual/person centred model of care.