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Do it yourself: home-made aids for disabled elderly people
1Department of Medicine for the Elderly, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Caregivers create innovative and dangerous home-made assistive devices for patients. Health professionals should assess these aids for safety and potential innovations.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Geriatric Care
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Home-made and modified assistive devices are increasingly used by caregivers for patients on respite care.
- The rising cost of community equipment may drive further adoption of custom-built aids.