INTRODUCTION: The need for caregiver respite is well-documented for the care of persons with IDD. Social Assistive Robotics (SAR) offer promise in addressing the need for caregiver respite through 'complementary caregiving' activities that promote en...
Studies in health technology and informatics
35773858
Earlier studies show frail seniors often experience loneliness and depression. Moreover, frailty can lead problems with medication and nutrition patterns. The availability of family care and/or nursing care at home is limited. Digital companions, suc...
Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie
35819502
BACKGROUND: The article addresses commercial socially assistive robots (SAR). There is evidence of the impact of SAR on older persons in institutional settings. Family care at home has not yet been the subject of systematic research; however, especia...
International journal of older people nursing
35785517
AIM: This pilot study aimed to explore the impact of Smart Home technology to support older people's quality of life, particularly for those who live alone.
INTRODUCTION: Emerging evidence suggests that robotic devices for upper limb rehabilitation after a stroke may improve upper limb function. For robotic upper limb rehabilitation in stroke to be successful, patients' experiences and those of the rehab...
International journal of environmental research and public health
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The aim of this paper is to describe the results collected with the Italian study conducted within eWare project, aimed at supporting the autonomy and health of the older people affected by dementia and their informal caregivers, through the use of a...
Drowning is a major health issue worldwide. The World Health Organization's global report on drowning states that the highest rates of drowning deaths occur among children aged 1-4 years, followed by children aged 5-9 years. Young children can drown ...
Many studies have explored emotional and mental services that robots can provide for older adults, such as offering them daily conversation, news, music, or health information. However, the ethical issues raised by using sensors for frail older adult...
Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association
36537516
BACKGROUND: Persons living with dementia and their care partners place a high value on aging in place and maintaining independence. Socially assistive robots - embodied characters or pets that provide companionship and aid through social interaction ...