These products are being developed in the project:

• Locator for lost objects
It consists of tags to put on items that tend to get displaced, and a stationary display with the items written or drawn with a button next to it. The idea is that the tag will sound a beep when the respective button is pushed.

This device is developed by Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME).

Contact details: www.bath.ac.uk/bime/projects/projects.htm
Roger Orpwood, r.d.orpwood@bath.ac.uk

• Bath water level and temperature monitor and controller

The idea is to prevent overflowing or too high temperature level in the bath tub. It could also be used in wash basins.

This device is developed by Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME).

Contact details: www.bath.ac.uk/bime/projects/projects.htm
Roger Orpwood, r.d.orpwood@bath.ac.uk

Contact details: www.bath.ac.uk/bime/projects/projects.htm
Roger Orpwood, r.d.orpwood@bath.ac.uk

This device will turn the bedroom light on automatically when a person leaves the bed. It is a stand-alone product.

This device is developed by Bath Institute of Medical Engineering (BIME).

Contact details: www.bath.ac.uk/bime/projects/projects.htm
Roger Orpwood, r.d.orpwood@bath.ac.uk

The calendar stands on the table and shows if it is morning, evening or night, as well as the date.

This device is developed by Inger Hagen.

Contact details:
www.ihagen.no/english.htm
post@ihagen.no

• Remote day planner
This product is aimed at a close relative or carer via Internet to be able to write the actual day´s appointments or happenings, to aid the memory of the user with dementia.

This device is developed by Inger Hagen.

Contact details:
www.ihagen.no/english.htm
post@ihagen.no

This device is developed by Outi Mäki, STAKES

Contact details:
www.stakes.fi
outi.maki@nic.fi

These products are commercially available today:
 

This calendar automatically changes day and date, and stands on the table. It is available in several languages, and has possibilities of individual pictures.

This device is programmed to give a beep when it is time to take medicine, and at the same time, open a small room for emptying the medicine out. It can be locked.

Product name: Careousel
Contact details:www.pharmacell.se/engelsk.html
UK supplier: www.pivotell.co.uk
Norwegian supplier: www.medontime.no

Photos of persons frequently called can be put on the buttons for one touch dialling.

Product name: PicturePhone

Contact details:
www.ondico.se
office@ondico.se

This is the web site of an exciting research project which is aimed at "marrying the new with the familiar" when developing and introducing new technology to people with dementia and their carers.

Funded by the European Commission under the Programme "Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources", Contract No. QLK6 - 2000 - 00653