Dementia caregivers are at heightened risk for developing mental and physical health problems. Interventions designed to protect caregiver health often create additional demands on time and energy (e.g., exercise programs). Technology-based interventions (e.g., remote monitoring) can be effective, ...
It is generally accepted that genuine knowledge of user needs is essential for the creation of any new technology. For assistive robots, however, this knowledge is even more important for two key reasons. First, because the form and function of these technologies is still in the process of ...
ADLs and live an improved quality of life. Assistive technology can be useful for individuals with physical disabilities, mental health issues, or people with functional decline. By aiding individuals in living independently, medical assistive technology can help reduce the workload of caregivers. ...
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From communication devices to environmental control, assistive technology for people with higher level spinal cord injuries is indispensable. Assistive technology improves independence, and this improved independence means that people do not have to rely so much on their families or caregivers for help ...
The access to information on assistive technology (AT) resources, could help caregivers improve quality of life and care. Particularly, since AT could provide them with an affordable and effective daily support. However, in France, many caregivers lack of information regarding AT. A consequence of...
Purpose & Methods: Assistive technology can make caregiving easier. However, a lack of information about what types of technology are available and how they can be obtained, and or installed (Messecar, 2004) has been identified by caregivers as a barrier to using this strategy. This qualitative...
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Introduction: Assistive technology and telecare (ATT) may alleviate psychological burden in informal caregivers of people with dementia. This study assessed the impact of ATT on informal caregivers' burden and psychological well-being. Methods: Individuals with dementia and their informal caregivers were...
User interface designers need to keep in mind familial caregivers may have very little technical support and will likely need more assistance in learning a new technology than nursing staff. Caregivers also describe a need for catching behavioral edge cases, as every individual has slightly different...