The incidence of dementia is increasing with increasing life expectancy. Dementia affects quality of life from several perspectives, as it affects higher cognitive functions including memory, ...thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning, speech and judgement. Technology can mitigate consequences of cognitive functional decline and is a possible solution that can make life easier for both, people with dementia and their careers. Assistive technology is an enabler that brings improved wellbeing, increased independence and autonomy, and thus prolonged independent living also for people with dementia. Telehealth technology can support careers and have a positive impact on the care of people with dementia living in community, as it encompasses elements of education, consultation, psychosocial therapy, social support and the clinical care itself. It can help with altered and inappropriate behavior. Mobile applications are on the rise and can serve as support services, for example information resources, emotional and psychological support, decision support, information on medication, ect. Their biggest positive aspect is financial and geographical accessibility, which are major barriers in traditional care settings. In the context of healthcare institutions, the use of mobile apps can improve the quality of care and raise the level of caregivers’ working practices. The aim of this study is to review the existing literature in this field and to identify missing gaps.
Assistive technologies (AT) enable safer and independent ageing at home. AT is an essential part of supporting individuals with disabilities. It offers support for daily living for persons with ...disabilities. AT embedded in wearable devices have the potential to provide significant support for persons with disabilities. Another essential technology associated with clothes and people with dementia is systems that help with dressing, enabling assistance and, therefore, independence and privacy of users. We used a descriptive method to search articles through three databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Our search question was, "Which intelligent systems are used related to clothing that facilitates ageing in a known place (home) for people with dementia?". Within 11 analyzed articles, we distributed studies into two groups: the first one examined studies that included smart clothing systems to help people with dementia dressing, and the second group focused on wearable sensors embedded into clothes or smart fabric whose goal was to help on other aspects of daily life, not focusing on the dressing.
Assistive technologies (AT) can serve as an important enabler of greater independence for people with disabilities. It increases the possibility of employment, access to the community, participation ...in social activities, and success in different environments. Controlling the environment allows for equal participation in society as it helps with making choices, and access to information. Additionally, it can also affect functional abilities, improve relationships, sensory abilities, cognitive, communicational, and motor skills, productivity, leisure, self-maintenance, improve health, etc. Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) often show signs of premature aging, have problems with performing basic daily activities or doing tasks correctly without an external reminder, they may forget some steps or fail at the time management of tasks. This is why attention needs to be put on the specific needs of people with ID, where AT can improve and maintain their level of functioning and independence. This study aims to review the existing literature in this field and identify missing gaps.
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