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The challenge of dementia

The challenge of dementia. Norman Alm University of Dundee. The inverting population pyramid. Young Old. In the near future. In the past. Now. Prevalence of dementia. Age Approximate group prevalence 65-69 2 % 70-74 3 %

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The challenge of dementia

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  1. The challenge of dementia • Norman Alm • University of Dundee

  2. The inverting population pyramid Young Old In the near future In the past Now

  3. Prevalence of dementia • Age Approximate group prevalence • 65-69 2 % • 70-74 3 % • 75-79 6 % • 80-84 11 % • 85-90 24 % • 90-94 48 % • 95+ 57 % • Currently 750,000 people in the UK have dementia

  4. Dementia • Main causes : • Alzheimer's disease, stroke • Physical effect : • Damage to and death of brain cells • Results for the person : • Memory impairment (particularly working – short term – memory) General cognitive decline • Personality changes • Results for the family : • Exhaustion • Treatments : • Only drugs which just slow the decline in about 50% of cases

  5. CIRCA Computer Interactive Reminiscence Conversation Aid A hypermedia reminiscence system accessible through a touchscreen – used by person with dementia and a carer together Taps into the person’s long-term memories, which are often still well-preserved Takes the burden of control and direction from the carer Both parties can relax into an enjoyable and empowering conversation

  6. A challenge for MFL technology • Helping a user who • Cannot learn new skills • Has virtually no short-term memory (“What is this thing round my neck?”) Is easily confused • (Can think mirror reflection is a stranger looking in the window)

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