This project has received funding from European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 690211

Welcome

Our Aims

• To launch our Caregiverspro UK pilot

• Consider how technology might change the lives of people with dementia and caregivers

• Showcase some ICT projects

• Enthuse and engage people in Hull and the ER about technology

Technology and Dementia

• Help people keep mentally active

• Help people recall memories

• Keep in touch with family and friends

• Meet new people

• Manage day to day life

NHS initiative

NHS Programme to widen participation in digital health

• People with dementia were one of the groups that had biggest gains from technology. People reported improved confidence, wellbeing and relationships with health professionals.

WHY DO WE NEED TECHNOLOGY IN DEMENTIA CARE?

Cost of dementia care

• Informal care

• Direct costs of social care

• Direct costs of medical care

It’s everywhere!

Library

Banking

Paying bills

Shopping

GP’s

Faith Groups Adult

education

Community centres

Thank you!If you would like to find out more about the CAREGIVERSPRO-

MMD research study or you are interested in taking part in our future research projects, please leave your name and

contact details with the presenters.

Dr Kevin Paulson01482 465118

K.Paulson@hull.ac.uk

Dr Paraskevi Zafeiridi01482 464571

P.Zafeiridi@hull.ac.uk

Rosie Dunn01482 464571

R.J.Dunn@hull.ac.uk

Dr Emma Wolverson01482 464170

e.wolverson@hull.ac.uk