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Research and Development : Cognitive Aids

Cognitive Orthosis with Interactive Task and Planning by AT Sciences (NIH)
Submitted: April, 2010

In order to address the needs of these persons, we propose to develop a cognitive orthosis system, called Solo, to aid cognitively impaired clients and their caregivers in managing their daily tasks.

Advanced Sensors for Supportive Environments - University of Dundee
Submitted: April, 2010

This two-year, EPSRC-funded project (The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council of the UK) will undertake research into monitored supportive environments for the elderly and disabled living alone.

Investigating Enabling Domestic Environments for People with Dementia - Indpendent Project
Submitted: April, 2010

Aims and Objectives To develop technology and design solutions that help enable people with dementia to live independently, to empower them and to improve their quality of life wherever they live.

Mobility for All, part of the Cognitive Lever (CLever) project from University of Colorado, Boulder
Submitted: April, 2010

The mission of the Cognitive Lever, or CLever, project is to develop computationally enhanced environments designed to assist not only people with a wide range of cognitive disabilities, but also their support community.

Automated Cognitive Assessment System by Brain Resource Company (NIH)
Submitted: April, 2010

In pilot studies we administered the computerized tests to a small sample of healthy elderly individuals and patients with probable Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Preliminary analyses reveal that the battery is sensitive to the cognitive changes in the elderly.

Seneludens: games and interactive environments for maintaining anticipatory functions in the aging
Submitted: April, 2010

Seneludens focuses on maintaining anticipatory characteristics, which underlie human performance. At senescence, anticipation degrades to the extent that the body is practically reduced to its physical-chemical reality. Data describing how anticipation is expressed guides us in conceiving individualizable games and interactive virtual environments designed to stimulate brain plasticity. Playing will engage aging persons to remain physically and mentally active, and interested in pursuing activities that add quality to life (the spiral effect). A Seneludens Robot Companion is also planned.

Indiana University Gero-informatics Program
Submitted: April, 2010

The Indiana University Gero-informatics Program (GiP) develops, applies, and studies ways to use information and information systems to improve the health and healthcare of older adults. Areas of work have included telecommunications, electronic referrals, clinical decision support, self-management, patient-oriented decision support, and prescribing for older adults with cognitive impairment or in need of emergency medical services.



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