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1 * Digital storytelling has helped boost memory for patients with dementia and acts as a tool for them to effectively communicate with their friends and family. 
2 Source: [[Alzheimer's and dementia patients benefit from MemoryWell digital storytelling project>>https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-27/alzheimers-and-dementia-patients-benefit-from-memorywell/8139712?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web]]
3 * It is important for PwD to ensure that they preserve their sense of self. Helping to keep their identity intact and assisting them through any difficult changes that may arise are both necessary for maintaining their sense of self.
4 Source: [[Preserving a Dementia Patient’s Sense of Self>>https://www.agingcare.com/articles/dementia-and-identity-192511.htm]]
5 * There are nine purposes of digital storytelling for PwD, the most common of which was to support //memory//, //reminiscence//, //identity//, //or self-confidence.// The majority of stories focused on //personal experiences// that occurred in the //past// and were co-created on a //one-on-one basis in participants’ homes.// This serves as a basis for using Pepper to create personalized stories.
6 Source: Rios Rincon AM, Miguel Cruz A, Daum C, Neubauer N, Comeau A, Liu L. Digital Storytelling in Older Adults With Typical Aging, and With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review. J Appl Gerontol. 2022 Mar;41(3):867-880. doi: [[10.1177/07334648211015456>>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8848055/]]. Epub 2021 May 19. PMID: 34009053; PMCID: PMC8848055.