Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 9, 2025

Using a Real-Time Locating System to Measure Walking Activity Associated with Wandering Behaviors Among Institutionalized Older Adults
Published on: February 8, 2019
Dementia Care, Fall Detection, and Ambient-Assisted Living Technologies Help Older Adults Age in Place: A Scoping
Cameron J Gettel1, Kevin Chen2, Elizabeth M Goldberg2,3
1Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Objectives:
We aimed to describe recent technologic advances in the three domains of dementia care, falls, and home supports; summarize existing literature on usability; and identify knowledge gaps.
Methods:
A comprehensive search of five databases for recent peer-reviewed publications was conducted in May 2020. Independent reviewers performed title/abstract review, full-text screening, data extraction, and study characteristic summarization.
Results:
Out of 2,696 citations, 151 articles were retrieved for full-text evaluation, after which 54 studies were included in this scoping review. For each domain, different technologies are available to enhance the health and well-being of older adults; many users deemed them usable and useful. Technologies targeted improving function, psychosocial and cognitive status, home safety, and caregiver burden. Barriers to widespread uptake include privacy concerns, suboptimal user experience, and willingness to accept assistance.
Conclusion:
Technologic innovations directed toward dementia care, fall detection, and ambient-assisted living can aid older adults "aging in place."
Related Concept Videos
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities
Dementia
The progression of dementia is generally gradual....
Cognitive Development During Adulthood
Drug Dosing: Geriatric Patients

