VOICE FIRST TECHNOLOGY: SIMPLIFYING LIFE FOR COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

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Zeitschriftentitel:	Innovation in Aging
Personen und Körperschaften:	Sheets, Debra J, Malone, Marilyn, MacDonald, Stuart W, Asche, Carl, Smith, Andre
In:	Innovation in Aging, 3, 2019, Supplement_1, S. S390-S390
Format:	E-Article
Sprache:	Englisch
veröffentlicht:	Oxford University Press (OUP)
Schlagwörter:	Life-span and Life-course Studies Health Professions (miscellaneous) Health (social science)

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Zusammenfassung:	<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Voice first technology offers older adults with dementia support that may maintain independence, reduce social isolation and improve quality of life (QoL). This study investigates the impact of a voice-controlled technology customized to the needs of participants living with dementia and their caregivers. A mixed methods design focused on psychosocial factors and usability characteristics. The purposive sample consisted of older adults with dementia (n=12) and their care partners (n=12)) living independently in the community. Validated measures for cognition, depression, caregiver burden, quality of life and usability were included. Qualitative in-home interviews were conducted to assess impact on social connections and independence. Results indicate that voice first technology can reduce caregiver burden and can support the independence and QoL of older adults with dementia. The discussion considers the value of low cost voice first technology as a way to support older adults with dementia and their caregivers.</jats:p>
Umfang:	S390-S390
ISSN:	2399-5300
DOI:	10.1093/geroni/igz038.1432