Daily Living & Cognition

These guides cover tools that make everyday life easier and safer, such as dressing, eating, cooking, and managing a home. They also cover supports for memory, planning, and staying organized, and technology that helps older adults live independently at home. They are written for individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals.

Guides in This Section

Assistive Technology for Aging in Place brings together technology across categories (mobility, vision, hearing, communication, and the home environment) to support living independently at home. Assistive Technology for Daily Living and ADLs covers dressing, grooming, eating, meal preparation, household tasks, and other everyday activities. Assistive Technology for Memory and Cognition covers reminders, orientation supports, visual schedules, and prompting tools. Assistive Technology for Executive Function covers time management, planning, organization, and task initiation supports at school, at work, and at home.

ABOUT THIS PAGE

This page is provided for general educational purposes and is maintained by The Accessibility Clinic Inc. Assistive technology needs vary by individual, task, environment, and goals, so the examples described here do not constitute individualized recommendations. For an individualized evaluation, see AssistiveTechnologyEvaluations.org.