10 Questions
What is the main purpose of devices like GPS technology and motion detectors mentioned in the text?
Monitor occupants to ensure they eat and take medications
In the context of the text, what is an example of a lower-tech assistive technology device?
A light that illuminates when a doorbell is pressed
How do emergency/panic buttons and motion detectors enhance the functionality of a living space, according to the text?
They notify family members in case of specific events like falls
What is the main focus of assistive domotics (AD) as described in the text?
Controlling devices in a home remotely or automatically
Why might individuals with cognitive disabilities benefit from assistive domotics (AD)?
To assist with remembering medication schedules and appointments
What is a significant advantage of assistive domotics (AD) for visually impaired persons?
Assisting with reading screens and operating appliances
When are home improvements to accommodate disabilities generally deductible as medical expenses?
When made for the main purpose of accommodating a home to the handicapped condition of an individual, spouse, or dependent
What is necessary for an expenditure to be deductible as a medical expense according to IRS guidelines?
It must be used to treat an individual's disability or medical condition and not for nonmedical purposes
What kind of costs for accommodating a person's condition will be considered incurred for the purpose of medical care?
Reasonable costs
Under what conditions do operating or maintaining costs of a capital asset qualify as medical expenses?
As long as the medical reason for the capital expenditure still exists
Test your knowledge on assistive technology (AT) and assistive domotics (AD) used by individuals with disabilities or elderly individuals. Learn about special purpose computers, prosthetics, communication programs, home automation, and more.
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