Assistive Tech Consultation for Elderly in India

International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 2009 AIIMS, New Delhi Feb 27, 2009 Dr V C Goyal Dr Usha Dixit Director Scientist C [email_address] [email_address] Science & Society Division Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016 ASSISTIVE AND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELDERLY IN INDIA

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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Technology Applications ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1 2 3 4

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Assistive/Enabling Devices (AEDs) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Reasons for less popularization ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Measures/actions required ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Some A/E Devices Medicine dispenser/cabinet Electronic Travel Aids Cordless speaker phone with preset memory-dial, large buttons & numbers Secufone with GPS and personal alarm system Memory games Distress/security alarms Talking alarm clock/watch Video intercom ‘ E-Netra’- reads text and converts into voice Position activated alarms Walking stick, walkers, wheelchair, spinal braces Smoke detector Utensils with finger bump grips or hand strap Raised seat, grab bars Back scrubber with hand loops on each end Bed rail Lap desk with book holder Stair glide, handrails Jar opener/closer Kitchen finger protector Device Device

ASSISTIVE DEVICES Bunion Protector Insoles Reflexology Wide Closing Slippers Back Scrubber Talking Alarm Clock Kitchen Finger Protector Pot and Pan Holder

HIP PROTECTOR Talking Book HEEL PROTECTOR

ASSISTIVE DEVICES ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

ASSISTIVE DEVICES ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Talking alarm Shower chair

Home Monitoring Systems ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SURVEY OF AET AT AISCCON-2008

SURVEY OF AET AT AISCCON-2008 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

SURVEY OF AET AT AISCCON-2008 68/86 (79%) 1 10. Recreation/entertainment 275/344 (80%) 4 9. Mobility 273/344 (79%) 4 8. Sensory Functions 137/172 (80%) 2 7. Communication 134/172 (78%) 2 6. Clothings 72/86 (84%) 1 5. Footwears 147/172 (85%) 2 4. Furniture 147/172 (85%) 2 3. Kitchen gadgets & appliances 443/516 (86%) 6 2. Aids to daily living 224/258 (87%) 3 1. Architectural/home elements Response recd./ Max. total No. of Devices Category

SURVEY OF AET AT AISCCON-2008 Awareness

SURVEY OF AET AT AISCCON-2008 Difficulty in use

Assistive & Enabling Technologies Consultation-2009 Jan 14, 2009 ISSUES FOR DEVELOPMENT & PROPAGATION OF ASSISTIVE AND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN INDIA 18. Dr Usha Dixit, DST 9. Prakash Sharma, AIIMS 17. Dr V C Goyal, DST 8. Kamal N Arya, IPH, N Delhi 16. Raman Bhai Shah, AISCCON 7. Ms Ruchi Nagar, Jamia Hamdard University 15. Kiran Sohal, Architect 6. Dr Ramesh Arya, GB Pant Hospital, N Delhi 14. Anupama Datta, HelpAge India 5. Dr Bharat Bhushan, ESIC 13. Bakshi , HelpAge India 4. Dr Alaknanda Banerjee, Max Hospital, Saket 12. Avinash Datta , HelpAge India 3. Dr R K Sharma, Safdarjang Hospital, N Delhi 11. Mathew Cherian , HelpAge India 2. Dr Rekha Agrawal, Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital, New Delhi 10. Prof. Sugan Bhatia, Ex-Delhi Univ. 1. Prof. A B Dey, AIIMS, N Delhi

Mechanism for development and dissemination of AEDs Elderly User + Professional Team Need identification Academic Institutions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],R & D ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Industry/ Enterprises ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Field Organizations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Actors Activity Funding Support ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

DEMAND ASSESSMENT ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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WAY FORWARD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Legislative Provisions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Thanks Please visit “ Technology Interventions for Elderly (TIE)” Programme of DST at our website www.scienceandsociety-dst.org

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