Effectiveness of using assistive technology for time orientation and memory, in older adults with or without dementia.

Conclusion and Significance: Using the electric calendar was effective in improving global cognitive function and daily activities. The target users are older people, who (1) might have mild dementia, (2) have difficulties in daily activities, (3) can be supported by caregivers, and (4) have positive motivation to new technologies. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION An electric calendar is effective on grovel cognitive function, and activities of daily living related to healthcare in older adults, as well as reality orientation therapy. The electric calendar can be useful for older people with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment, having difficulties activities of daily living, supported by caregivers at regular intervals. PMID: 31424302 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - August 18, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nishiura Y, Nihei M, Nakamura-Thomas H, Inoue T Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research