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Can Technology-Based Social Memory Aids Improve Social Engagement? Perceptions of a Novel Memory Aid for Persons With Memory Concerns

Published:2022-10-22 Issue:3 Volume:42 Page:399-408
ISSN:0733-4648
Container-title:Journal of Applied Gerontology
language:en
Short-container-title:J Appl Gerontol

Author:

Horn Brenna L.¹^ORCID,Albers Elizabeth A.¹,Mitchell Lauren L.²,Jutkowitz Eric³⁴^ORCID,Finlay Jessica M.⁵^ORCID,Millenbah Ashley N.¹^ORCID,Seifert Gregory J.⁶,Hedin Daniel S.⁶,Knutson Matthew J.⁷,Kramer Kevin M.⁷,Mikal Jude P.¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

2. Department of Psychology, Emmanuel College, Boston, MA, USA

3. Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA

4. Center of Innovation in Long Term Services and Supports, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA

5. Social Environment and Health Program, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

6. Advanced Medical Electronics, Maple Grove, MN, USA

7. Minnesota Health Solutions Corp, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Abstract

Social withdrawal and isolation are frequently experienced among people with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias. Few assistive technologies exist to support persons with memory concerns’ (PWMC) continuing social engagement. This study aimed to understand PWMC and family caregivers’ initial perspectives on the feasibility and utility of a wearable technology-based social memory aid. We recruited 20 dyads, presented the memory aid, and conducted semi-structured interviews from June to August 2020 over Zoom video conferencing. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Overall, participants anticipated the technology could reduce socializing-related stress now and in the future for both members of the care dyad. However, certain features of the memory aid (e.g., visitors must have the app), could limit utility, and participants provided recommendations to enhance the tool. Our findings will inform future technology-enabled social memory aid development for PWMC and family caregivers.

Funder

National Institute on Aging

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Geriatrics and Gerontology,Gerontology

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/07334648221134869

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