Background Given the complexity of providing dementia care in hospitals, integrating
technology into practice is a high challenge and an important opportunity. Although there …

The use of touchscreen tablets, such as the iPad, offers potential to support the person with
dementia staying in a care setting, ranging from a long-term care home to an adult day …

Aims: This scoping review explores key strategies of creating inclusive dementia-friendly
communities that support people with dementia and their informal caregiver. Background …

New technology, such as social robots, opens up new opportunities in hospital settings.
PARO, a robotic pet seal, was designed to provide emotional and social support for older …

Background COVID-19 has significant impact on long-term care (LTC) residents and staff.
The purpose of this paper is to report the data gathered during a COVID-19 outbreak in a …

Social isolation has been a significant issue in aged care settings, particularly during the
COVID-19 pandemic, and is associated with adverse outcomes, including loneliness …

The purpose of this paper is to define and investigate document retrieval strategies based
on rough sets. A subject classification index is modelled by means of a family of set-theoretic …

Introduction People with dementia may refuse care because they feel overwhelmed by an
unfamiliar environment. Everyday technology such as tablets have the potential to support …

Innovative research in care practice for older people can benefit from the active involvement
of patient and family partners. Involvement may begin with identifying priorities, then move to …

Introduction The disabilities associated with dementia make the adjustment to staying in a
care setting stressful. Separation from family can exacerbate the effects of stress. The use of …