The Use of Technology in Addressing Gaps in Care for Older Adults Living with Dementia.
Faculty Mentor
Rie Kobayashi
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Presentation Type
Poster
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Social Work
Abstract
The number of older adults in the United States, including those with dementia, is steadily increasing. The rise in the population of older adults with dementia intersects with changes in the family structure, workforce, and reliance on post-Covid technological relations. Of note, estimates predict older adults having fewer relatives and, thus, available family caregivers. Family caregivers have been a significant resource in the care and companionship of older adults with dementia. Less reliance on family for the care of older adults, especially those living with dementia, increases the need for caregivers, case managers, care coordinators, and other supports. However, the job market and healthcare industry have not adapted well or promptly to these increased needs. New approaches, then, are urgently needed to address the gaps in the care of older adults living with dementia. Technology, including artificial technology, can be used not only as tools in addressing care and safety but also in addressing the isolation and loneliness of older adults living with dementia. This poster will discuss the technology already being used to address the health, safety, and well-being of older adults living with dementia, as well as future uses and directions, and it will argue for the mainstream implementation and accessibility of technology for older adults living with dementia.
Recommended Citation
Lane, Marianne, "The Use of Technology in Addressing Gaps in Care for Older Adults Living with Dementia." (2024). 2024 Symposium. 3.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/asy_2024/asy_2024/3
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Poster presented at Symposium
The Use of Technology in Addressing Gaps in Care for Older Adults Living with Dementia.
The number of older adults in the United States, including those with dementia, is steadily increasing. The rise in the population of older adults with dementia intersects with changes in the family structure, workforce, and reliance on post-Covid technological relations. Of note, estimates predict older adults having fewer relatives and, thus, available family caregivers. Family caregivers have been a significant resource in the care and companionship of older adults with dementia. Less reliance on family for the care of older adults, especially those living with dementia, increases the need for caregivers, case managers, care coordinators, and other supports. However, the job market and healthcare industry have not adapted well or promptly to these increased needs. New approaches, then, are urgently needed to address the gaps in the care of older adults living with dementia. Technology, including artificial technology, can be used not only as tools in addressing care and safety but also in addressing the isolation and loneliness of older adults living with dementia. This poster will discuss the technology already being used to address the health, safety, and well-being of older adults living with dementia, as well as future uses and directions, and it will argue for the mainstream implementation and accessibility of technology for older adults living with dementia.
