...Maud Hevink; Meriam Janssen; Katrien G. Luijkx Purpose This paper aims to examine the role of technology in the transition towards appropriate care in long-term care settings for older adults. Design/methodology/approach A rapid review was conducted based on the Cochrane guidelines on Rapid...

... knowledge and abilities, but also revealed dangers of miscommunication, specifically here related to technological changes and spirituality. Research limitations/implications Individual differences in responses to painting will exist meaning that the specific findings outlined here are unique...

.... Originality/value This research has implications for interventions aimed at improving older people’s functional health. Understanding the perceptions of older people in relation to technology will enable the enhancement of its utility to foster an autonomous lifestyle and social integration in old age...

... participants (aged between 60 and 94 years). Findings The results show that, even though most participants consider technology to be useful in their daily lives, there is still a lack of knowledge on how to use it, especially among older subjects. This highlights the importance of promoting technological...

... is a commentary on emerging issues in the AgeTech sector, with particular reference to COVID-19. Information used in this paper is drawn from the Canadian AGE-WELL network. Findings The COVID-19 pandemic has particularly impacted older adults. Technology has increasingly been seen as a solution to support...

...Yvette Vermeer; Paul Higgs; Georgina Charlesworth Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review marketing materials of surveillance products for people with dementia and their carers in three ageing countries, as part of a dementia-technology media analysis. Design/methodology/approach...

... has already changed in terms of recognising and addressing loneliness but that a more comprehensive approach to support is needed. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Mental health Networking Technology Mapping Loneliness Campaigning organisations Community support...

..., and the BalanceMaster machine is highlighted. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Balance Older people Fitness Exercise Technology Falls How balance can overcome barriers Kathy Carter Kathy Carter is a freelance writer. ABSTRACT Balance is key to improving the quality of life for older patients...

.... INDEPENDENT (Investigating Enabling Environments for People with Dementia) is a current project with the aim of developing technologies to enhance quality of life by supporting enjoyable activities. One aspect of INDEPENDENT is an exploration of the interaction between spatial settings and meaningful activity...

...Arlene Astell Modern dementia care is increasingly turning to technology to address a wide range of issues. Such developments are argued to improve quality of life, as, for example, technological interventions that reduce risks and increase safety can enable people with dementia to stay...