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Emma Dixon1, Jesse Anderson1, Amanda Lazar1
1University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA.
ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing
|August 3, 2022
Summary
People with age-related cognitive changes experience unique sensory alterations impacting technology use. Understanding these changes is crucial for designing accessible technologies for dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Gerontology
- Accessibility Research
Background:
- Individuals with age-related cognitive changes, including dementia and mild cognitive impairment, exhibit sensory changes distinct from typical aging.
- Current technology design and research lack understanding of how these unique sensory alterations influence technology interaction.
- A gap exists between clinical understanding of sensory changes and their application in accessible technology design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To bridge the gap between clinical knowledge of sensory changes and technology research and design.
- To explore the unique sensory changes experienced by individuals with varying degrees of age-related cognitive decline.
- To inform the development of accessible technologies tailored to the specific sensory needs of this population.
Main Methods:
- Interviews were conducted with individuals experiencing mild to moderate dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and subjective cognitive decline.
- Healthcare professionals were also interviewed to gather diverse perspectives.
- The study encompassed a range of age-related cognitive changes, detailing alterations in vision, hearing, speech, dexterity, proprioception, and smell.
Main Results:
- Detailed descriptions of sensory changes (vision, hearing, speech, dexterity, proprioception, smell) in individuals with age-related cognitive changes were collected.
- Insights into how these specific sensory changes affect the use of existing and emerging technologies were gathered.
- The study identified potential optimal modes of sensory interaction for accessible technology use.
Conclusions:
- Accessible technology design must account for unique sensory changes associated with age-related cognitive decline.
- Leveraging optimal sensory interaction modes can enhance technology usability for individuals with dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
- Understanding the spectrum of sensory changes is vital for creating adaptive and inclusive technological solutions across different cognitive decline stages.
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