The first assistive technology library in Ireland dedicated to people with dementia is being launched in Tipperary today.
The new innovative service showcases assistive technologies that make everyday living easier for people with dementia and their carers and is located at the Memory Technology Library at South Tipp General in Clonmel.
Assistive technology can be any device that makes it easier to do activities of daily living for those with dementia including maintaining independence, helping to manage risks at home and reduce stress for carers.
The library was jointly funded by Atlantic Philanthropies and the HSE through the Genio Trust as part of the “Five Steps to Living well with Dementia in South Tipperary” project and will be officially opened by former Tipp hurler Brendan Cummins later today.
