Building digital life stories for memory support [Elektronisk resurs]

• The number of persons suffering from dementia is increasing, and there is significant human and economic value to gain by enabling them to keep living independently in their homes. The top priority unmet need is for memory support. This paper introduces context-awareness and life-logging in a system using reminiscence therapy methods, embodied as an ICT memory aid for recording past, current and future activities, which can later be recalled. The tool may help build or maintain episodic memories and self-image, although evidence in this area is lacking. It is designed to also give direct and instrumental support in other priority needs areas. A prototype design is described for a system that is by necessity extremely easy to use, with a touch screen computer in the home and mobile devices for data capture and cognitive support. The main life-log entities associated with the logged activities are places, persons, personal items, and recorded media. Privacy, trust and dignity are key ethical issues. 

Ämnesord

Engineering and Technology  (hsv)

Medical Engineering  (hsv)

Other Medical Engineering  (hsv)

Teknik och teknologier  (hsv)

Medicinteknik  (hsv)

Annan medicinteknik  (hsv)

Medical and Health Sciences  (hsv)

Health Sciences  (hsv)

Nursing  (hsv)

Medicin och hälsovetenskap  (hsv)

Hälsovetenskaper  (hsv)

Omvårdnad  (hsv)

Natural Sciences  (hsv)

Computer and Information Sciences  (hsv)

Media and Communication Technology  (hsv)

Naturvetenskap  (hsv)

Data- och informationsvetenskap  (hsv)

Medieteknik  (hsv)

Medical Engineering for Healthcare  (ltu)

Medicinsk teknik för hälsovård  (ltu)

Nursing  (ltu)

Omvårdnad  (ltu)

Mobile and Pervasive Computing  (ltu)

Distribuerade datorsystem  (ltu)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

digital life stories

memory support

assistive technology

lifelogging

context awareness

reminiscence methods

dementia.

Information technology - Computer science

Informationsteknik - Datorvetenskap