Assistive technologies for people with dementia

Christos N. Xenakidis, Antonis M. Hadjiantonis, George M. Milis

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on the presentation and discussion of available assistive tools for people with dementia symptoms and cognitive decline, leading to the conclusion that these tools may, nowadays, will be replaced by mobile applications for smart devices. A functional mobile prototype assistive application for android platform devices like smartphones, tablets and smartwatches is presented, with features that offer support to the basic needs of caregivers and people with cognitive decline, giving more emphasis on people with early Alzheimer's disease symptoms. It is shown that, utilising the available technology, as well as existing literature and empirical knowledge, mobile applications may offer a serious alternative to currently available assistive tools, while also offering considerable functionality advantages.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Innovations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
PublisherIGI Global
Pages269-289
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9781466682351
ISBN (Print)1466682345, 9781466682344
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Mar 2015
Externally publishedYes

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