Available technology applications to support sleep for people with dementia and their informal caregiver

Authors C.A.M. Huisman , H.S.M. Kort
Published in Gerontechnology
Publication date 2022
Research groups Technology for Healthcare Innovations
Type Lecture

Summary

In Europe, estimates suggest that around 80% of all long-term care is provided by informal caregivers (Zigante, 2018). Caring for a person with dementia can be difficult because of the BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) (Chiao, Wu & Hsiao, 2015). Hereby, sleep disturbance is common (Bubu et al., 2017) and an important factor for a higher care burden for the informal caregiver. We performed a project to find out in which way supportive technologies can be implemented in people’s homes.

On this publication contributed

  • Chantal Huisman | Researcher | Technology for healthcare innovations
    C.A.M. Huisman
    • Researcher
    • Research group: Technology for Healthcare Innovations
  • Helianthe Kort | Professor | Research group Technology for Healthcare Innovations
    H.S.M. Kort
    • Professor
    • Research group: Technology for Healthcare Innovations

Language English
Published in Gerontechnology
Key words dementia, technology, sleep, age in place
Page range 2-2

Chantal Huisman

Chantal Huisman | Researcher | Technology for healthcare innovations

Chantal Huisman

  • Researcher
  • Research group: Technology for Healthcare Innovations