Assistive Technology and Domotics Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Controlling devices in a home remotely or automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might individuals with cognitive disabilities benefit from assistive domotics (AD)?

    <p>To assist with remembering medication schedules and appointments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant advantage of assistive domotics (AD) for visually impaired persons?

    <p>Assisting with reading screens and operating appliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are home improvements to accommodate disabilities generally deductible as medical expenses?

    <p>When made for the main purpose of accommodating a home to the handicapped condition of an individual, spouse, or dependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for an expenditure to be deductible as a medical expense according to IRS guidelines?

    <p>It must be used to treat an individual's disability or medical condition and not for nonmedical purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of costs for accommodating a person's condition will be considered incurred for the purpose of medical care?

    <p>Reasonable costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions do operating or maintaining costs of a capital asset qualify as medical expenses?

    <p>As long as the medical reason for the capital expenditure still exists</p> Signup and view all the answers

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