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| 2 | == PACT Analysis == | ||
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| 4 | === People === | ||
| 5 | The target audience is people with dementia. Dementia comes in multiple stages: [[src>>https://www.dementiacarecentral.com/aboutdementia/facts/stages/]] | ||
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| 7 | * Pre-dementia: Some subtle signs appear | ||
| 8 | * Early dementia: Starts becoming noticeable for others | ||
| 9 | * Middle dementia: Situation worsens, almost all new information will be lost | ||
| 10 | * Late: Constant assistance is necessary, may wander or fall | ||
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| 12 | Besides symptoms of dementia, other characteristics of the elderly should be considered when designing the systems, including but not limited to: | ||
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| 14 | * Decreased sight | ||
| 15 | * Decreased hearing | ||
| 16 | * Lack of understanding of technology | ||
| 17 | * Motor issues | ||
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| 19 | === Activities === | ||
| 20 | These activities can help slow down progression or levitate symptoms of dementia: [[src(wikipedia for now)>>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementia#Psychological_and_psychosocial_therapies]] | ||
| 21 | * Reminiscence therapy | ||
| 22 | * Offer tailored experiences | ||
| 23 | * Animal-assisted therapy | ||
| 24 | * Music | ||
| 25 | * Exercise | ||
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| 27 | === Contexts === | ||
| 28 | * Care home | ||
| 29 | * Individual setting | ||
| 30 | * Group setting | ||
| 31 | * Constant support available, but may be busy | ||
| 32 | * Own house | ||
| 33 | * Earlier stages | ||
| 34 | * Nurse may be on call | ||
| 35 | * Loneliness | ||
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| 37 | === Technologies === |