1. Sandra shafii Tec scotland and Alzheimer Scotland 24 May 2016
Technology and You
Sandra shafii
Tec scotland and Alzheimer Scotland
24 May 2016

2. Let’s get thinking about technology

3. What makes a good life for you?

4. Thinking about a typical day for you What technology do you use……
Thinking about a typical day for you What technology do you use……. at work, at home, leisure, out and about?

5. Why do you use it? What does it do for you?

6. Now imagine life without it What impact would that have on your everyday life?

7. What matters to people living with dementia?
Being at home
Staying connected with family and friends
Feeling valued and that they are contributing to society
Getting out and about
Feeling as independent as possible
Feeling safe and secure
Having a meaningful life
Ordinary everyday living

8. Some ideas for technology
Being at home – environmental controls (e.g. Hive, My Lively), Amazon Echo, Smart TV
Staying connected family and friends – social media, SmartPhone, , Facetime, Skype
Getting out and about – GPS, sat navs, mobile phone
Feeling safe and secure – alarms, telecare solutions, cooker cut-off, mobile phone
Being independent – apps, low tech ADL solutions, electronic diary
Keeping well – telehealth, wearables, wellbeing apps, RFID medicine cabinet
Feeling valued, making a contribution – being on-line, social media, digital participation
Having choice – apps, internet, access to info
Life Story/reminiscence – apps, tablets, internet, digital photo frames