CL002: Dancing session improves PwD mental well-being

Last modified by Vladimir Rullens on 2025/11/09 19:01

PrerequisitePerson with Dementia agrees to start a dancing session with the social robot within a safe and familiar environment.
UpsideDancing alongside a companion improves the happiness of the Person with Dementia (well-being and fulfillment).
Downsides

Person with Dementia may feel pressured to dance despite positive intent, resulting in the opposite effect (autonomy, well-being, fulfillment). 

Person with Dementia might experience the activity as repetitive after a while, becoming less interested and bored (low arousal, low valence). 

Use CasesUC02.1: Dancing Session Start
TestsEvaluation: Test