Citation

Gettel CJ, Chen K, Goldberg EM. J. Appl. Gerontol. 2021; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/07334648211005868

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

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."

Language: en

Keywords

dementia; geriatrics; falls; technology; successful aging