The Memory Technology Library

About the Memory Technology Library

The Memory Technology Library in Clonmel was set up to demonstrate a wide range of assistive technologies that support people with dementia and other memory problems. It was established in 2014 as accessible service for people with dementia, families, carers and healthcare workers to provide practical information and advice on the benefits and limitations of assistive technologies. The Memory Technology Library is run by an occupational therapist who will assess and provide advice on assistive technologies and practical strategies that support independence, engagement and safety.
Key aspects of the Memory Technology Library

• The Memory Technology Library demonstrates assistive technologies that support the following common concerns: orientation, medication prompting, safety in the home, finding lost items, communication, falls risk, monitoring and tracking movement and engagement in activities.
• Loaning Service: Certain assistive technologies can be loaned for one month to allow you to trial and see if the assistive technology is supportive before you purchase privately. Please see products for loan here.
• The Memory Technology Library provides visitors the opportunity to also view a range of activities and ideas to support engagement for different stages of dementia and the occupational therapist can provide advice on the benefits of meaningful engagement, challenging the brain, sensory integration and behavioural changes. 

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What is Assistive Technology

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This video was created by Genio in 2015 after the Memory Technology was first developed and piloted. The video explains the service offered and shows some of the assistive technologies available.  

The Memory Technology Library is for people with memory difficulties and dementia, and their  family and carers.
There are a large range of products; Assistive Technology (A.T) that are useful for people with memory difficulties.
This library offers a space where these products can be seen and tried out with a member of staff on an individual basis.

The Library aims to:

• Raise awareness of assistive technology products to people with dementia and their carers
• The library is also a resource for health care staff to receive training on AT
• Offer information on the benefits and limitations of the range AT products
• Enable people to try our products before they might purchase
• Short Term Loan of appropriate devices for people to try out at home

The Memory Technology Library has different rooms with assistive technologies, activities and helpful reading, click on the room guide tab to view the layout of the library

Memory technology library room guide