Older people prefer to remain in their familiar surroundings for as long as possible, as this gives them a sense of security, identity, and independence, rather than moving into care facilities. As the number of older people living at home rises and professional care resources decline, the demand for assistive technologies grows. However, the evaluation of these technologies often lags behind their development. The authors explore the reasons for it and discuss interdisciplinary, ethical, and outcome-oriented approaches to improve the integration of assistive technologies into everyday care.