Champion Your Health, Your Way with Assistive Technology!

May 11, 2026

: A woman in a white t-shirt lies in bed, using a telehealth assistive monitoring device and a laptop with video conferencing to transmit her vitals to a health professional.

Champion your health, your way with Assistive Technology!

May is Older Americans’ Month, recognizing the strength, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our communities. It’s also a time to highlight the tools and supports that empower individuals to live safely, independently, and confidently.

Assistive technology, from telehealth services and remote monitoring devices to mobility aids and smart home solutions, helps older adults stay connected to their healthcare providers, families, and communities.

As shown here, something as simple as a virtual doctor’s visit and a fingertip pulse oximeter can make healthcare more accessible, convenient, and personalized. Built-in accessibility features of a laptop or tablet can make these types of telehealth visits even more accessible!

At ATAP, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to “champion their health” with the right supports in place. By increasing awareness and access to assistive technology, we can help older Americans maintain independence, manage chronic conditions, and thrive at every stage of life.

Join us this month in celebrating Older Americans and the power of technology to support healthy aging.

: A woman in a white t-shirt lies in bed, using a telehealth assistive monitoring device and a laptop with video conferencing to transmit her vitals to a health professional.
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Topic(s): Assistive Technology,General