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Gathering user requirements for older adults can be a complex and difficult process, in terms of working with them should be applied differently compared to general users. The age-related ability changes are sensitive to be discussed and sometimes, the unwillingness might occur in this requirements gathering stage. It is important to underscore the importance and significance of this research in the...
The application of Mobile Persuasive Technology for adjusting health attitudes and behaviors of the elderly is one of the key approaches used to solve problems of personal health care in the elderly. This paper analyzes the situation as well as the appropriateness of the use of such technology in the face of health care issues of the elderly in Thailand. The analysis shows that, currently, the mHealth...
Declining numbers of students majoring in computer science coupled with the rapidly growing aging population are both causes for concern in society. Computer science majors have diminished since 1986, but recent thrusts of happenings focus on encouraging students towards a STEM degree. One in every three senior citizens dies with some form of dementia with the percentages on the rise. This population...
Caregiver anecdotes attest that music and photographs play an important role for family members diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD), even those with severe AD. Tablets and iPads, which are prevalent, can be utilized with dementia patients in portraying favorite music and family photographs via apps developed in close partnership with geriatric facilities. Anecdotal research has shown that non-verbal...
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