DAA Technology & Dementia

May 16th 2018 Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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Chairs’ Opening Remarks

Kelly Kaye, DAA

and Frank Arrojo, tide

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Host’s introduction

Karin Orman, RCOT

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KARIN ORMAN

Welcome from Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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'any device or system that allows an individual to perform a

task that they would otherwise be unable to do, or increases

the ease and safety with which the task can be performed'

(Royal Commission on Long Term Care, 1999).

Technologies can be divided into 2 categories:

ACTIVE & PASSIVE.

Assistive Technology/

Tech Enabled Care

Reminders Prompts Calendar clocks, memo minders, notice boards, signs, post- its

Smart speakers, phones, watches

Item locator devices

Medication dispensers

Voice prompters

Safety Devices Gas shut off valves,

Sensors-occupancy, movement, gas, flood, smoke, falls, continence,

temperature

Touch lamps, night lights

Mobility and transfer aids- grab rails, seat raises.

Bogus caller alarms

Leisure Touch screen technology- reminiscence, scrapbooks.

Voice activated- speakers, phones.

Social media- support , discussion forums

What to ask:

• Person & occupation.

What does the person want or needs to be able to do?

• Environment - Where do these activities take place?

Will the technology fit, does it work in shared spaces?

• Is there a need for a technical solution?

• Is a technical solution the best on offer?

• Will the technology provide improvement in safety,

security, health and independence?

• Environment. What does the person want to be able to

do?

• Is the technology primarily for safety? Concerns about

safety can restrict activity.

• Does the person have capacity for consent?

• The people and services that may be able to help. How

will the equipment be maintained?

• Funding, initial expense.

• Response to technology will vary and

is not always predictable.

• Data Sharing

Considerations and constraints

The person’s story: Their day, their history, their

relationship with tools and technology, motivation.

“people have different needs, understanding,

personality and abilities. Some people accept

technology more than different people visiting.”

The carer’s story: their anxieties, concerns, expectations

and training needs.

Occupational therapist’s perspective:

How is your thinking influenced?

Commissioning, identity, knowledge,

beliefs and judgements,

time, caseload.

Ultimately technology is

about people…

Dementia Diaries George Rook, Fran Hamilton

and Rachel Niblock

DEEP

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Carer’s perspective on technology

Cecilia Toole, tide

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DAA Technology & Dementia

May 16th 2018 Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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Panel

Ian Radford, Aparito

Stephen Hart, Canary Care

Etienne Abrahams, RemindMeCare/ Health Connected

John Ramsay, Tovertafel

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DAA Technology & Dementia

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Supporting Dementia with

Connected Care

Lowri Jones

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How Connected Care technology works

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Connected Care Solutions

Environmental Solutions Falls Solutions

Smoke detector

Flood detector

Natural gas detector

Carbon Monoxide detector

Temperature extremes sensor

Heat detector

Bed/chair occupancy sensor

Vibby fall detector

iVi intelligent pendant

X10 lamp module

Pull cord Pressure mat

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Connected Care Solutions

Medication Dispenser

• Reminds the user by means of an alarm and flashing light when to take their medication

• Dose only available at the right time, whilst keeping secure all other pills - improves patient safety

• Wireless and portable – can be used anywhere

• Easy change carousel – enables user, informal or formal carers or others to replenish medication

• Alert generated if medication is not accessed - reduces problems associated with poor medication adherence

Personal Sensors

Epilepsy sensor Enuresis sensor Property exit sensor

It’s time to take your medication

Medication/ voice alerts

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Types of Dementia Friendly Technology

Safety

• Preventing falls • Detecting gas leaks and

floods • Fire alerts • Remove risk of wandering • Personal alarms • Interoperation of care

networks

Co-morbidities

• Preventative health monitoring

• Blood pressure tests • Medication management • Integrated care records

between health and care • Vital sign monitoring • Physical check-ups

Enhancing

• Social connection through interoperable networks

• Carer support • Nutritional management • Information on the quality

of care • Memory stimulation • Regular physical checks

Relationships Connecting families

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Telecare in our Lives – Tracey and Lynette’s Story

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Thank You Any questions?

Show and Tell Canary Care

Tovertafel

Sentimoto

Unforgettable

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Panel

Vanessa Pritchard Wilkes, Housing & Care 21

Lisa Stroux, Sentimoto

Adam Vaughan, Unforgettable

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Housing & Care 21’s video

and Chair’s closing remarks

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DAA Technology & Dementia

May 16th 2018 Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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Password: COTwifi12