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What is the main purpose of devices like GPS technology and motion detectors mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of devices like GPS technology and motion detectors mentioned in the text?
- Control lights and appliances remotely
- Monitor occupants to ensure they eat and take medications (correct)
- Facilitate communication between healthcare professionals and family members
- Track the movement of individuals for security purposes
In the context of the text, what is an example of a lower-tech assistive technology device?
In the context of the text, what is an example of a lower-tech assistive technology device?
- GPS tracking device
- A light that illuminates when a doorbell is pressed (correct)
- Remote-controlled appliances
- Voice-controlled lights
How do emergency/panic buttons and motion detectors enhance the functionality of a living space, according to the text?
How do emergency/panic buttons and motion detectors enhance the functionality of a living space, according to the text?
- They help in controlling appliances remotely
- They turn on/off lights and appliances based on occupancy
- They notify family members in case of specific events like falls (correct)
- They track the movement of individuals for security purposes
What is the main focus of assistive domotics (AD) as described in the text?
What is the main focus of assistive domotics (AD) as described in the text?
Why might individuals with cognitive disabilities benefit from assistive domotics (AD)?
Why might individuals with cognitive disabilities benefit from assistive domotics (AD)?
What is a significant advantage of assistive domotics (AD) for visually impaired persons?
What is a significant advantage of assistive domotics (AD) for visually impaired persons?
When are home improvements to accommodate disabilities generally deductible as medical expenses?
When are home improvements to accommodate disabilities generally deductible as medical expenses?
What is necessary for an expenditure to be deductible as a medical expense according to IRS guidelines?
What is necessary for an expenditure to be deductible as a medical expense according to IRS guidelines?
What kind of costs for accommodating a person's condition will be considered incurred for the purpose of medical care?
What kind of costs for accommodating a person's condition will be considered incurred for the purpose of medical care?
Under what conditions do operating or maintaining costs of a capital asset qualify as medical expenses?
Under what conditions do operating or maintaining costs of a capital asset qualify as medical expenses?
