Here is an overview of the 10 most popular households aids featured in our virtual house tool.

Automated pill dispenser

The pill dispenser contains a carousel loaded with medication. When the medication is due, an alarm sounds and a window opens. The user tips out the medication and the alarm stops.

Bath board

Used to assist someone into their bath to sit under an overhead shower

GPS trackers

GPS location can be very helpful for supporting people to live safely and independently if they are living with long-term conditions such as dementia, short term memory loss, or other cognitive impairments.

If someone could be at risk if they go out on their own, then a GPS device may worth a consideration so that they can be located quickly.

Grab rails

Grab rails can provide more support and stability for anyone who is:

  • struggling to get in or out of your property
  • having difficulty with transfers on or off the toilet
  • having difficulty with transfers in or out of the bath

Perching stool

Used in the kitchen to allow for rest during meal preparation, washing up and related tasks. It's used in the bedroom to assist with dressing or in the bathroom at the sink.

Personal alarm and pendant

A personal alarm and pendant consist of equipment and services that are linked to a call centre. The service can support your safety and independence in your own home.

Raised toilet seat

To raise the height of the toilet when finding it difficult to transfer on and off toilet.

Smart speaker

This could be something like a Google Home or Alexa. They can act like a virtual assistant, allowing someone to give commands or ask questions.

Standard commode

Used for someone who struggles to get to the toilet.

Television listeners

Television listeners help people with hearing loss to hear the TV more clearly. They're used in conjunction with hearing aids, which have had the loop setting enabled.