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Purpose of Review <p>&#xa0;To investigate how current technology was supporting older adults living with dementia to age in place in their own homes and communities by identifying the feasibility, outcomes, and equity issues of interventions using digital tools.</p> Recent Findings <p>&#xa0;In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology for care when in-person contact was restricted. However, the research on technology-related interventions for persons living with dementia remains fragmented with studies often focusing on single devices or narrow aspects of care. These limits understanding of how technologies may work together to support aging in place.</p> Summary <p>This review identified 27 studies. Technology-enabled care for persons living with dementia has promise in improving caregiver and care outcomes such as self-efficacy, knowledge, emotional health, reduced depressive symptoms, and social connectedness. However, most studies had small samples, short follow-up, and varied measures. Few studies examined cost-effectiveness, long-term outcomes, or equity considerations. Future research should integrate equity-focused design, recruit diverse populations, and assess sustainability. Broadening the digital health intervention framework to include social and structural determinants will be essential for reducing disparities and ensuring that technology contributes to independence, dignity, and quality of life for persons living with dementia and their caregivers.</p>

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Technology that Supports Extending Dementia-Friendly Community-Based Care: A Scoping Review

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月24日

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  • Li-Mei Chen,
  • Yookyong Lee,
  • Duy Nguyen,
  • Sang D. Choi

摘要

Purpose of Review

 To investigate how current technology was supporting older adults living with dementia to age in place in their own homes and communities by identifying the feasibility, outcomes, and equity issues of interventions using digital tools.

Recent Findings

 In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology for care when in-person contact was restricted. However, the research on technology-related interventions for persons living with dementia remains fragmented with studies often focusing on single devices or narrow aspects of care. These limits understanding of how technologies may work together to support aging in place.

Summary

This review identified 27 studies. Technology-enabled care for persons living with dementia has promise in improving caregiver and care outcomes such as self-efficacy, knowledge, emotional health, reduced depressive symptoms, and social connectedness. However, most studies had small samples, short follow-up, and varied measures. Few studies examined cost-effectiveness, long-term outcomes, or equity considerations. Future research should integrate equity-focused design, recruit diverse populations, and assess sustainability. Broadening the digital health intervention framework to include social and structural determinants will be essential for reducing disparities and ensuring that technology contributes to independence, dignity, and quality of life for persons living with dementia and their caregivers.