The role of reminder aids and systems to support independence in people with memory problems

Abstract

The use of four different types of electronic assistive devices and systems to provide reminder prompts and/or messages to support independence has been considered with respect to three different potential user groups: people with acquired head injuries, adults with learning disabilities, and older people with mild to moderate dementia. It was found that all four approaches were useful in practice and were particularly suited to groups of people with specific needs and lifestyles. It was concluded that the choice of which approach was best for an individual depended on a full assessment, and that the availability of a toolkit of options would greatly benefit the more general roll‐out of telecare as a means of promoting independence.

Citation

Costa, J. and Doughty, K. (2009), "The role of reminder aids and systems to support independence in people with memory problems", Journal of Assistive Technologies, Vol. 3 No. 2, pp. 60-64. https://doi.org/10.1108/17549450200900017