1. Proposal for “EAT in Europe”
Telecare
Telemedicine
Environmental
Control
Television
receiver
Communication
Energy
Management
“ACTIVE SUPPORT
ENVIRONMENT”
Through a television
(computer monitor)
Flat touch screen
Leisure
activities
Stimulation
(cognitive impairment
/dementia)
Internet
e-learning
Virtual
Community
Goal
planning
Time-
management
Safety
Proposal for “EAT in Europe”
[Electronic Assistive Technology]

2. Aims
If people with a cognitive disability can use this “Active Support Environment”, then people with physical disabilities and the ageing can also benefit PLUS mainstream.
It will produce:
Greater independence
Self management
Ability to stay in own home longer
Less dependence on carers
Proposal for “EAT in Europe”
[Electronic Assistive Technology]

3. Achieved through: Using existing technologies
Combining technologies and using ONE simple interface
Developing a standard interface – using graphics and touch monitor (overcoming barriers to non-text readers and language)
Proposal for “EAT in Europe”
[Electronic Assistive Technology]