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Smart Home Technologies

Technology advances have made our daily lives a little easier and this is certainly the case with smart home technologies. These are voice activated technologies that have an expansive range of features and are compatible with home devices such as smart bulbs. The features can be a great support for people with memory problems such as setting reminders, timers and adding upcoming appointments.

There are two common smart home technologies on demonstration at the Memory Technology Library; the Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The occupational therapist can demonstrate how these are used and show you key features that may support you.

There can be a lot to consider before purchasing, such as Wi-Fi and costs, requirements and set up, so it is worth discussing this with a technology advisor at your local electrical store. Most electrical stores have excellent tech support workers who can help you with smart homes.

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The Amazon Alexa Show

The Amazon Alexa Show is one type of smart home, it has a range of screen sizes you can choose from that allow you to see your day, reminders, events and much more. You can find more information on Amazon Alexa Show at their website [here](https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=14100223031).

Google Home

Google Home similarly has a range of screen sizes and speakers to connect your home to smart devices. You can view your schedule, upcoming events and other information on your screen. Find more information on their website [ere ](<https://home.google.com/welcome/>)

Links to Other Assistive Technology

People living with dementia may become disorientated to the time and day which can cause anxiety.

As we age and changes occur to our physical health and brain risks may become more higher.

GPS stands for Global Positioning Satellite and allows your location to be known by nominated persons.

Telecare is a system of required assistive technologies that are connected to a 24/7 monitoring centre.