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SUMMARY:&quot\;Now where was I∑?&quot\;: Designing Assistive Technologie
 s to Support Conversation in Dementia - Lorisa Dubuc
DTSTART:20061130T124500Z
DTEND:20061130T140000Z
UID:TALK5591@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Dr Ellen Nisbet
DESCRIPTION:Dementia is a condition that is becoming increasingly prevalen
 t as our society ages\; it is probably known best for the dramatic memory 
 loss that accompanies it\, but the difficulties associated with dementia a
 re much more far-reaching and complex than many people realize. Partaking 
 in communication\, particularly conversation\, is a valuable way to help a
 n individual with dementia maintain a sense of control over their life\, f
 eel competent\, express themselves\, and keep their place in the world aro
 und them. As normal conversation can be a difficult thing to achieve in de
 mentia\, there is an opportunity for technology to assist individuals in m
 aintaining more satisfying relationships through the augmentation of conve
 rsation. I will discuss a new design approach for this user group\, combin
 ing user-centred design with mobile technologies to create tangible artefa
 cts aimed at augmenting conversation between those with dementia\, and wit
 h their carers and others.
LOCATION:Entertaining Room\, Darwin College
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