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How personalised technology can play an important role in supporting people with learning disabilities as they age and face the onset of dementia
- Author:
- NICHOLS M
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 5(3), 2011, pp.158-163.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
HfT is a national learning disability charity. This article reports on its work at Old Quarries, a mix of residential and supported living accommodation in Gloucestershire for people with learning disabilities. The article presents case studies featuring individuals with the onset of dementia who were able to use personalised technology to empower them to live more independently and to remain in their homes rather than being moved into alternative, unfamiliar accommodation. The personalised technology described includes a bedroom door sensor alerting staff when a door is opened, a talking photo album, a fingerprint lock for a front door, and a radio frequency identification device worn by individuals which alerts staff when the wearer is about to move from a lower to a high risk area.
Invited commentary on Bigby and Frawley's reflections on the challenges of doing inclusive research as part of the “Making Life Good in the Community” study
- Author:
- ALM Norman
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 35(2), June 2010, pp.62-63.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper discusses the paper by Bigby and Frawley in this journal issue on the involvement of a person with intellectual disability as a co-researcher in a large multimethod study. This commentary applauds the project for taking a leap into unknown territory, and then to be so honest in recognising that the intended aims were not met. It points out that the list of requirements normally needed for researchers may not be appropriate for someone with learning difficulties. An approach that might work in involving someone with learning difficulties as a research associate is to design a niche in the project which suits their specific capabilities. This paper goes on to describe some of their own research group’s attempts to involve people with a disability in research into developing a range of assistive technology systems intended to benefit them. In particular it describes the involvement of older users and older users with dementia in iterative design methods to continually comment on and test a series of hopefully improving prototypes.
Caring for older people in the community
- Editors:
- HUDSON Angela, MOORE Lesley, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 245p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This book is a compilation from 9 academics and practitioners, including the two editors. The first section (Chapters 1-3) discusses the past and current influences on physical, psychological and social ‘nursing’ practices and ethical tensions, when working with older people. Topics covered in the second section (chapters 4-6) with regard to contemporary challenges with older people who may have learning disabilities and dementia as well as experiencing ageing are, health education, sexual health, substance misuse, and the role of assistive technology. Examples of lived scenarios from service users and reflections from professionals are included. Current issues of kinship care for older people, ethics, palliative care and end of life decision making, complementary therapies, vulnerability, citizenship, informed consent, advocacy, empowerment, personalisation and a person centre approach are also mentioned. The third section from the joint editors, is on future challenges and covers: community hospitals, bringing diagnostic technology and chemotherapy interventions closer to cancer patients, the national panel for information and communications technology, ‘whole system demonstrators’, moving towards seamless care, and partnership with older people projects.
Robotics in care: a moment of opportunity: how robotic technology can transform global social care delivery
- Author:
- PA CONSULTING GROUP
- Publisher:
- PA Consulting Group
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores how robotic technology offers an opportunity to transform social care in the wake of COVID-19. The pandemic has raised the prominence of technology in care, meaning many workers now have direct experience of how it can help them do their jobs better, faster and with reduced risk. The report argues that now is the time to rethink and reset traditional care service delivery and leaders must adopt a bolder, more ambitious approach to trialling and deploying robotic technologies to help meet the social care needs of vulnerable residents beyond the crisis. The range of technologies available to leaders includes: collaborative robots (‘cobots’) – designed to be used in conjunction with human; semi-humanoid robots – smart robots with human-like characteristics to facilitate social interaction with people living with dementia or Asperger’s; robotic animals – which can serve as companions to people living with dementia or learning disabilities; digital assistants – voice-controlled devices and services that support people with care needs at home; medicine robots – automated medicine dispensers; and automated call services – to check on vulnerable people, helping local authorities remain in touch and respond sooner when a need emerges. The report describes three practical steps leaders can take to capitalise on robotic technology in earnest: define your strategy based on human outcomes; trial technologies with the aim of deploying at scale; and collaborate with the wider social care ecosystem. (Edited publisher abstract)
Electronic tagging of people with dementia who wander
- Authors:
- HUGHES Julian C., LOUW Stephen J.
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 19.10.02, 2002, pp.847-848.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
The problem of wandering in dementia is not trivial. It causes stress to carers, referrals to psychiatric services and hospital admissions, problems in the hospital environment, and an unknown number of deaths. The prevalence of wandering is over 40%, and in a five year prospective study 44% of wanderers with dementia were kept behind locked doors at some point. However decisions about limiting a person's liberty should remain a matter of ethical concern even when technology finally makes the practical management of wandering easier.
Tagging: a technology for care services?
- Author:
- BEWLEY Catherine
- Publisher:
- Values into Action
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 40p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Briefing paper providing a discussion of the legal and ethical issues relating to the development and use of electronic tagging of people receiving some form of community care and support, including older people and people with learning difficulties.