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On touch screen computer software for people with dementia Author/s: Sue Benson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Developing technology to meet psychosocial needs

Arlene Astell and colleagues describe two projects using computers – CIRCA and Living in the Moment – which brought the benefits of rewarding activity and positive social interaction to people with dementia and their caregivers Author/s: Arlene Astell For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive...

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Technology in dementia care

Ian James introduces a new service for people with dementia and carers which uses innovative touchscreen technology Author/s: Ian James For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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The Ambient Kitchen: how technology can provide helpful hints

Louise Robinson and colleagues, Newcastle and York Universities Author/s: Louise Robinson For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Design challenge

The Design Business Association Challenge Award 2008: Designing for disability means designing for everyone, say Maria Parsons and Elisabeth Parker Author/s: Maria Parsons, Elisabeth Parker For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Making the web work for older people

Nick Pearson and Jeremy Rawlings introduce a website on mental health for older people developed by users and professionals in Reading Author/s: Nick Pearson, Jeremy Rawlings For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Out and about: a valued community respite service

Tony Ryan, Rachel Noble, Paul Thorpe and Mike Nolan describe a respite service where people with dementia are accompanied to activities they enjoy in the community. Families and support workers have also been involved in projects to produce training materials including a new CD-Rom. Author/s: Tony Ryan, Rachel Noble, Paul Thorpe, Mike Nolan For the...

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Evaluation of an enabling smart flat for people with dementia

Nina Evans, Roger Orpwood, Tim Adlam, James Chadd and David Self report on their study to evaluate a ‘smart flat’ with enabling technology for a gentleman with dementia Author/s: Nina Evans, Roger Orpwood, Tim Adlam, James Chadd, David Self For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC...

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Assistive technology in dementia care: have we reached a consensus?

Dyllis Faife reports on the JDC Technology Conference, held in Birmingham in October where speakers discussed the essentials of a good assistive technology service Author/s: Dyllis Faife For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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Video portraits: creating lasting records

Sitar Rose describes the work of the Portraits project, using video to capture individual records of people with dementia Author/s: Sitar Rose For the full article please see the PDF download linked to the right. The full JDC archive is available if you subscribe....

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