Using technology to increase meaningful engagement in a memory care unit
A Lazar - Proceedings of the 2014 ACM International …, 2014 - dl.acm.org
Proceedings of the 2014 ACM International Conference on Supporting Group Work, 2014•dl.acm.org
Dementia is affecting an increasing number of people due to the global aging of the
population. People with dementia living in memory care units (MCUs) often lack access to
meaningful activities and social interactions. Information and communication technologies
(ICT) have a tremendous potential to increase activity opportunities for people in MCUs. In
two longitudinal studies, I used observations, interviews, and repeated quantitative
measures to evaluate the use of a commercially available multi-functional technology …
population. People with dementia living in memory care units (MCUs) often lack access to
meaningful activities and social interactions. Information and communication technologies
(ICT) have a tremendous potential to increase activity opportunities for people in MCUs. In
two longitudinal studies, I used observations, interviews, and repeated quantitative
measures to evaluate the use of a commercially available multi-functional technology …
Dementia is affecting an increasing number of people due to the global aging of the population. People with dementia living in memory care units (MCUs) often lack access to meaningful activities and social interactions. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have a tremendous potential to increase activity opportunities for people in MCUs. In two longitudinal studies, I used observations, interviews, and repeated quantitative measures to evaluate the use of a commercially available multi-functional technology system with people with dementia, staff, and family members. Next steps include data analysis and generating recommendations for system designers.
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