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Research Tag: Research. ‘Refresh’ aims to support people with dementia through a smartphone Refresh is a smartphone application that has been developed by assistive technology company, How Do I?, to help people with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society partnered with the team through our Accelerator Programme. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Using video technology to connect people with dementia Using low cost, easy to use, technology to connect people with dementia, so they can be actively involved together in community life, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more
Research 5 technology innovations that could help people living at home with dementia Our £20 million research centre focuses on innovation in care research. Read about five of the new innovative technologies we're developing. Our £20 million research centre focuses on innovation in care research. Read about five of the new innovative technologies we're developing. ... 16 April 2019 23comments.
Real stories 5 online activity ideas for people living with dementia Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. Heather O’Neil is always looking for new craft and activity ideas for her mum, who has mixed dementia. As the condition progresses, she’s been using online tools to keep Mum active and happy. ... 12 April 2019 18comments.
Real stories Time and place: People with dementia try out a clock and a locator device A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at new products being developed to help keep track of when it is and where you are. ... 01 April 2019
Research AI detects Alzheimer's early signs Josie Clarkson, a dementia advisor and science writer in South London, reports how artificial intelligence (AI) could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier. Josie Clarkson, a dementia advisor and science writer in South London, reports how artificial intelligence (AI) could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease earlier. ... 07 March 2019 0comments.
News Tag: News. New Fidget Widget toolkit provides meaningful activity for those living with dementia An Alzheimer’s Society and University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) funded innovation has created five tactile wooden tools – the Fidget Widget toolkit. Read more
Real stories Help at home: People with dementia try out daily living aids A West Sussex group test products designed to help people with dementia to remain independent and well. A West Sussex group test products designed to help people with dementia to remain independent and well. ... 30 November 2018
Advice Activity ideas: Enjoying music We look at how people with dementia can continue to enjoy music. We look at how people with dementia can continue to enjoy music. ... 30 November 2018
Information Can Amazon Alexa or Echo help my step-dad with dementia? Our Ask an expert column looks at whether virtual assistants, such as Amazon Alexa or Echo, can help support people living with dementia. Our Ask an expert column looks at whether virtual assistants, such as Amazon Alexa or Echo, can help support people living with dementia. ... 01 October 2018 10comments.
Information Tag: Information. A calendar designed to help keep track of dates as dementia progresses Val Horncastle, who had Alzheimer’s disease, came up with the idea for the ‘Memory Calendar’ with her husband Keith. We hear how a calendar designed to help one person is benefiting many others. Read more
Information People with dementia try out reminder products A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at high and low tech reminders. A group of people with dementia in Cambridgeshire look at high and low tech reminders. ... 01 August 2018 0comments.
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