Search Results - "Astell, Arlene J"

Technology and Dementia: The Future is Now by Astell, Arlene J, Bouranis, Nicole, Hoey, Jesse, Lindauer, Allison, Mihailidis, Alex, Nugent, Chris, Robillard, Julie M

“…Technology has multiple potential applications to dementia from diagnosis and assessment to care delivery and supporting ageing in place. To summarise key…”
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Standardizing norms for 180 coloured Snodgrass and Vanderwart pictures in Kannada language by Bangalore, Shrilekha, Robson, Holly, Astell, Arlene J

“…This study presents normative data in Kannada for 180 coloured Snodgrass & Vanderwart pictures. Data are presented for naming latency, image agreement,…”
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Implementing Accessibility Settings in Touchscreen Apps for People Living with Dementia by Joddrell, Phil, Astell, Arlene J

“…Accessibility options within apps can enable customisation and improve usability. The consideration of accessibility for people living with dementia has not…”
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Observing prioritization effects on cognition and gait: The effect of increased cognitive load on cognitively healthy older adults’ dual-task performance by Maclean, Linda M, Brown, Laura J.E, Khadra, H, Astell, Arlene J

“…Abstract Previous studies exploring the effects of attention-prioritization on cognitively healthy older adults’ gait and cognitive dual task (DT) performance…”
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Enhancing prompt perception in dementia: a comparative study of mixed reality cue modalities by Desai, Shital, Mutsuddi, Rupsha, Astell, Arlene J

“…Dementia impacts millions worldwide and is challenging individuals' ability to engage in daily activities. Active living is crucial in mitigating dementia's…”
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Assessing the feasibility of heart rate variability as an objective indicator of anxiety in older adults with dementia living in care homes by Quinci, Milena A, Astell, Arlene J

“…Anxiety is reportedly prevalent in older adults with dementia living in care homes and, within this population, is most often assessed through caregiver…”
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Technology for Healthy Aging and Wellbeing: Co-producing Solutions by Astell, Arlene J, Andrews, Jacob A, Bennion, Matthew R, Clayton, David

“…Methods to facilitate co-production in mental health are important for engaging end users. As part of the Technology for Healthy Aging and Wellbeing (THAW)…”
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System Development Guidelines From a Review of Motion-Based Technology for People With Dementia or MCI by Astell, Arlene J, Czarnuch, Stephen, Dove, Erica

“…As the population ages and the number of people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) continues to increase, it is critical to identify…”
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Independent Living Functions for the Elderly (IN-LIFE): Supporting Communication in Dementia by Smith, Sarah K, Astell, Arlene J

“…Independent Living Functions for the Elderly (IN-LIFE) is a 3 year multidisciplinary, multisite European project that aims to prolong and support independent…”
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Developing CIRCA-BC and Exploring the Role of the Computer as a Third Participant in Conversation by Purves, Barbara A., Phinney, Alison, Hulko, Wendy, Puurveen, Gloria, Astell, Arlene J.

“…The Computer Interactive Reminiscence Conversation Aid (CIRCA) is a software program using touch screen technology and digital materials from public archives…”
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Technology-Supported Group Activity to Promote Communication in Dementia: A Protocol for a Within-Participants Study by Smith, Sarah, Astell, Arlene J.

“…Computer Interactive Reminiscence and Conversation Aid (CIRCA)is an interactive conversation support for people living with dementia. CIRCA facilitates…”
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The Use of Motion-Based Technology for People Living With Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Literature Review by Dove, Erica, Astell, Arlene J

“…The number of people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is increasing substantially. Although there are many research efforts directed…”
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Accessibility of Mixed Reality Technologies for people living with dementia by Desai, Shital, Abendschein, Robin, Astell, Arlene J.

“…Background Mixed reality technologies (MRTs) are increasingly being explored for use in dementia but there is a lack of information about the accessibility of…”
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Studies Involving People With Dementia and Touchscreen Technology: A Literature Review by Joddrell, Phil, Astell, Arlene J

“…Devices using touchscreen interfaces such as tablets and smartphones have been highlighted as potentially suitable for people with dementia due to their…”
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Older Adults' Perspectives on Using Digital Technology to Maintain Good Mental Health: Interactive Group Study by Andrews, Jacob A, Brown, Laura Je, Hawley, Mark S, Astell, Arlene J

“…A growing number of apps to support good mental health and well-being are available on digital platforms. However, very few studies have examined older adults'…”
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Perspectives on ethnic and racial disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: Update and areas of immediate need by Babulal, Ganesh M., Quiroz, Yakeel T., Albensi, Benedict C., Arenaza-Urquijo, Eider, Astell, Arlene J., Babiloni, Claudio, Bahar-Fuchs, Alex, Bell, Joanne, Bowman, Gene L., Brickman, Adam M., Chételat, Gaël, Ciro, Carrie, Cohen, Ann D., Dilworth-Anderson, Peggye, Dodge, Hiroko H., Dreux, Simone, Edland, Steven, Esbensen, Anna, Evered, Lisbeth, Ewers, Michael, Fargo, Keith N., Fortea, Juan, Gonzalez, Hector, Gustafson, Deborah R., Head, Elizabeth, Hendrix, James A., Hofer, Scott M., Johnson, Leigh A., Jutten, Roos, Kilborn, Kerry, Lanctôt, Krista L., Manly, Jennifer J., Martins, Ralph N., Mielke, Michelle M., Morris, Martha Clare, Murray, Melissa E., Oh, Esther S., Parra, Mario A., Rissman, Robert A., Roe, Catherine M., Santos, Octavio A., Scarmeas, Nikolaos, Schneider, Lon S., Schupf, Nicole, Sikkes, Sietske, Snyder, Heather M., Sohrabi, Hamid R., Stern, Yaakov, Strydom, Andre, Tang, Yi, Terrera, Graciela Muniz, Teunissen, Charlotte, Melo van Lent, Debora, Weinborn, Michael, Wesselman, Linda, Wilcock, Donna M., Zetterberg, Henrik, O'Bryant, Sid E.

“…Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs) are a global crisis facing the aging population and society as a whole. With the numbers of people with ADRDs…”
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Not just cognitive impairment: Using motion‐based technology to examine mobility, balance, and cognition in dementia and MCI by Dove, Erica, Zabjek, Karl, Wang, Rosalie, Astell, Arlene J

“…Background Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) are both characterized by impaired cognition, with dementia a more significant impairment that…”
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Using motion‐based technology to measure movement confidence among people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment by Dove, Erica, Zabjek, Karl, Wang, Rosalie, Astell, Arlene J.

“…Background Movement confidence is defined as “a person’s feeling or sense of adequacy in a movement situation.” It is proposed that those who are ‘movement…”
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Balance, movement confidence, and cognition: Exploring the impacts of a group motion‐based technology intervention for people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment by Dove, Erica, Wang, Rosalie, Zabjek, Karl, Astell, Arlene J.

“…Background Exercise can impact balance, movement confidence, and cognition among people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, engaging…”
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"Let's Connect": Implementing a tablet‐based intervention for people with dementia and caregivers by Dove, Erica, Shearer, Teresa, Cotnam, Karen, Gural, Paul, Chamoun, Elicia, Astell, Arlene J

“…Background Let’s Connect training to use tablets and accessible apps with people living with dementia was implemented with staff, volunteers and family…”
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