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