Multifunctional Living
Hearing Impairment
Alerting devices
Visual Impairment
Carbon Monoxide detectors
Colour and lights
Technology
Lighting
These give off a sound when there are high levels of CO in the air
Hard wired so there is no need for batteries
Contacts local fire and rescue service to help the person
Easy to use doorbell system
Intercom integration on electronic devices for IT help
Nigh time/daytime LEDs for visibility
LEDs use motion sensors
Depending on the time of day or year it might be too bright for them
Use Light dependent resistors
Wristband device that vibrates when someone is at the door
smart doorbells that connect to your smartphone by an app
This alerting device can also be used for an alarm clock to wake the person up
Amplifiers
Used to communicate with friends and family because audio is clearer
Uses bluetooth so the elderly don't need to plug anything in
Allows the user to watch TV, watch videos or listen to music
Uses contrasting colours to be easier to see
Handles and locks have these colours
Colours on railings or banisters to grab onto while walking down stairs