Most people we meet at ND Assistive want to age in the home of their choice and avoid a nursing home stay - if at all possible. Of the many calls we receive, wandering or eloping is high on the list of reasons that loved ones with dementia and other disabilities...
As many of you know, one of the focuses this year for ND Assistive has been to bring smart home technology to people with paralysis in North Dakota with a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeves Foundation. This endeavor has been an amazing learning...
September is World Alzheimer's Month, the international campaign by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness of this debilitating disease. Alzheimer's is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills...
Changes to the Senior Safety Program For the past fifteen years, ND Assistive has been responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Assistive Safety Devices Distribution Service, better known as the Senior Safety Program, through a contract with the North...
Back in June, ND Assistive announced receiving a $75,000 grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. This grant allowed ND Assistive to expand our two existing Home First Centers (simulated homes filled with assistive technology in every room) into...
ND Assistive is excited to share news of an exciting funding opportunity for a Google Mini smart home device! Check out the information below to see if you are eligible for a free device. But hurry... this opportunity ends August 13th! UPDATE! The deadline to apply...
The ND Assistive staff are pleased to announce that we have received a $75,000 grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The award is one of the High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology (HIIAT) grants awarded as part of the Reeve Foundation’s...
Now for our sexiest topic yet! Alternatives to traditional toileting! If you find that you or your loved one need additional assistance with toileting beyond the options discussed in our Safety and Independence in the Bathroom blog, explore the options below....
The bathroom is one of the most dangerous areas in the home. Prevent slips, falls, and injuries and increase independence by making temporary or permanent modifications to your existing bathroom. Many options are listed below to help you with this task. Your...
There are many good medical/emergency alert systems on the market today that call for help with the touch of a button. Deciding what is the best emergency alert system is not always an easy task. There are many things to consider: does the system require landline...