WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?
ACCORDING TO MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, ASSISTIVE tECHNOLOGY IS ANY DEVICE OR TECHNOLOGY THAT HELPS A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INCLUDES SIMPLE LOW-TECH PRODUCTS SUCH AS A VISUAL AID OR REACHING DEVICE. IT ALSO INCLUDES ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS SUCH AS AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENERS, MEDICATION DISPENSING DEVICES, HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, VISUAL DOORBELLS, TOUCH-SCREEN COMMUNICATION DEVICES, CELL PHONE APPLICATIONS, AND MANY MORE PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS.
HOW DO I REQUEST ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES?
These waiver approved services are requested through a Support Coordinator and are required to be addressed at least annually during a person-centered planning meeting. Person-centered plan is a live document, intended to change as the individuals’ needs change. You do not have to wait for your formal person-centered planning meeting to talk to a Support Coordinator about requesting services.
WHAT IS ALLIANT LTC PHARMACY’S COMMITMENT TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?
Alliant LTC Pharmacy is a leader in assistive technology. We believe through technology individuals can gain independence and improve their health outcomes through medication adherence and compliance. As a pharmacy, we support our assistive technology partners through supporting their technology and packaging needs.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
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Spencer is great for anybody taking medication, especially if there’s any concern about missing doses, you want to make sure meds are working as they should or simply to enjoy the peace of mind of having a connected care team.
Dose Flip is a lockable smart pill box to
help safely manage medications. At the
scheduled time, the Dose Flip will sound
an alarm and flash light. To dispense, the
individual simply flips the pill box over
into their hand or a cup to take their
medication.
Impruvon Health simplifies and streamlines medication management for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as assists the organizations that support them. The Impruvon Health platform is comprised of (1) easy to use apps that prompt and guide medication management and (2) a connected medbox that provides access to the right
