Supporting everyday cognition: Home Technology Tours with people living with dementia
Arlene Astell, Hira Awan, Danielle Pearson · 2025
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Arlene Astell and co-authors tour the homes of people living with dementia to log their technology in a 2025 study. Everyday devices already hold helpful tools, from stored phone numbers to calendar reminders. Nine people walked the researchers through their homes room by room, naming each device, its use, and how they got it.
Residents used far more than phones and tablets: televisions, stoves, mobility aids, and voice assistants all featured. They used tech to keep up valued activities, stay in touch, and stay independent. Ease of use and safety features mattered to them. Many wanted more from their devices but found learning new functions hard. The authors say the tours dispel myths about dementia and digital tools.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Arlene Astell, Hira Awan, Danielle Pearson |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 2 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |