Ageing- and dementia-friendly design: theory and evidence from cognitive psychology, neuropsychology and environmental psychology can contribute to design guidelines that minimise spatial disorientation.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10339-021-01031-8
Abstract: Many older people, both with and without dementia, eventually move from their familiar home environments into unfamiliar surroundings, such as sheltered housing or care homes. Age-related declines in wayfinding skills can make it difficult to… read more here.
Keywords: neuropsychology; ageing dementia; environmental psychology; psychology ... See more keywords
Conversational Affective Social Robots for Ageing and Dementia Support
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DOI: 10.1109/tcds.2021.3115228
Abstract: Socially assistive robots (SAR) hold significant potential to assist older adults and people with dementia in human engagement and clinical contexts by supporting mental health and independence at home. While SAR research has recently experienced… read more here.
Keywords: affective social; ageing dementia; conversational affective; social robots ... See more keywords
Using public engagement and consultation to inform the development of ageing- and dementia-friendly pharmacies – Innovative practice
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DOI: 10.1177/1471301217725896
Abstract: This study explored public perceptions about the importance of, and how to create, ageing- and dementia-friendly pharmacists and pharmacies. In September 2016, four focus groups (45 minutes each) were conducted with 16 participants who represented… read more here.
Keywords: public engagement; ageing dementia; dementia; engagement consultation ... See more keywords
The BDNF Val66Met Polymorphism Modulates Resilience of Neurological Functioning to Brain Ageing and Dementia: A Narrative Review
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci10040195
Abstract: Brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) is an abundant and multi-function neurotrophin in the brain. It is released following neuronal activity and is believed to be particularly important in strengthening neural networks. A common variation in the… read more here.
Keywords: variation; ageing dementia; brain ageing; bdnf val66met ... See more keywords