AcTo Dementia

Recommending accessible touchscreen apps for people living with dementia - an international collaboration between @sheffielduni, @UniofReading and @TRI_UHN

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

This is an excellent guide from ⁦@DemCarersCount⁩ to support people to make Alexa and Echo devices more accessible for people with dementia https://t.co/OGWQgRo5kr

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, @DementiaUK are sharing the stories of people living with #dementia and their loved ones.

Meet Gail, diagnosed at 54, who found support through Dementia UK’s specialist Admiral Nurses. Watch her inspiring story and share: https://t.co/nSkYFl5EAT

[Dementia UK @DementiaUK]

Party leaders, over 13,000 Dementia UK supporters are asking you to #PutDementiaOnTheAgenda this election! 🚨

Today we delivered our open letter. Will you be part of the final push for #dementia care this election and contact your candidates today? 👇
https://t.co/VR6eqtetzg

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

I've signed Dementia UK's letter to party leaders urging them to put dementia on the agenda this election. Tell politicians that to win votes, they must lead the way in transforming dementia care. Add your name now! @DementiaUK #PutDementiaOnTheAgenda https://t.co/RBwAjJAZR9

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

✴️It’s here!✴️

We are excited to introduce the visual accompaniment to our How-To help video for users to browse at their own pace.
The AcTo Dementia visual guide is now available on our website.

Read about it on the blog⬇️
https://t.co/lf1lkpJmL2

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

Very fun event hosted by the Date Lab team at @KITE_UHN @TorontoRehab

You won’t want to miss out📲

[DATE Lab @LabAstell]

Don’t miss out on our #accessible #tablet workshop this Thursday  @ 5pm EST! 📲

Register now⬇️
https://t.co/p3WwxUVomC

#dementiafriendly #healthcare #technology #dementia #mci
@AlzCanada @UHN_Research @TRI_UHN @AGEWELL_NCE @CanadaDementia @AlzToronto @OSCC55plus

[DATE Lab @LabAstell]

🔹Events🔸

New games alert!
Don’t forget to join us for our #accessible tablet workshop next Friday, Sep 10 @ 5pm! 📱

Learn more & sign up below⬇️
https://t.co/jh4kgnMLyQ

#Alzheimers #dementia #techandaging #dementiaresearch #aging

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

The AcTo Dementia website has a brand new look!

Come check out our new introductory video and learn all about our website features! 📱

#dementia #technology #Accessibility #tabletgames #MCI @juanitaatton

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

It’s AcTo Friday!

Calling all art lovers!! 🎨
Check out the new Blendoku2 app for some fun colour theory and sensory games! 🌈📲

#shareTheColors #dementiafriendly #olderadults #mci #technologyinhealth @blendoku

https://t.co/AYAdzLbBxt

[Yoobin Cho @yoobincho]

Tune in here on June 17th for my #AWepic2021 presentation on the accessibility and usability of tablet apps for older adults! @AGEWELL_NCE @LabAstell @actodementia

https://t.co/06AcK7BEg8

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

Upcoming Event

Join us next Tuesday June 8th @ 4pm EDT (9pm BST) for a fun and educational #tablet workshop 📲

Click below for more information! ⬇️
https://t.co/HniqbzFXeV

#dementia #technology #games

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

It’s AcTo Friday!

Have you seen our new app review?
Well give you a hint: 👑♦️♣️♥️♠️

Read more⬇️
https://t.co/Yts5heJZa3

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

Very useful article from @amsterdamumc researchers on the design of mobile health apps for people living with #dementia, including 20 practical suggestions for designers.

Considerate mHealth design for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease a... https://t.co/fYOYgjwDM9

[DATE Lab @LabAstell]

🔸Events🔹

Looking for some fun games to play?📲
Don’t forget about our tablet workshop this coming Friday @ 10am.

Register now⬇️
https://t.co/jh4kgnvaag

#dementiacare #technology #aging #Caregivers

[Arlene Astell @Positive_Ageing]

Join the next DATE-Lab @LabAstell Dementia-friendly games session at our new time: 10a.m CET /15.00 BST on 19th May

[DATE Lab @LabAstell]

Are you living with #dementia and looking for a #fun #group #activity to engage in online? Try CIRCA!

Tomorrow at 10:00 am EST/3:00 pm BST.

[AcTo Dementia @actodementia]

Join us Weds Apr 15 for our second live session on touchscreen tablets for people living with dementia. Next week’s session will focus on using the AcTo website and downloading apps. Sign up here. 11am EDT / 4pm BST (UK). https://t.co/uLFgo5nCMI

[DATE Lab @LabAstell]

Held a great first online session with @actodementia about #introducing #tablet #games to people with #dementia.

Thank you to all those who came - we are so humbled by your interest in our #research! ❤️

More details about the next session coming SOON! 📱😀

[DATE Lab @LabAstell]

*EVENT NOTICE*

Living with #dementia and looking to stay #engaged at home?

We are offering a remote introductory session on how to #play #games using #touchscreen #tablets! 📱😀

WHEN: Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 am EST/15.00 GMT
WHERE: Zoom (https://t.co/W2C6LJyhO1)

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[JKP Dementia @JKPDementia]

Using technology in dementia care. Who should read this book and why. Read Professor Arlene Astell's piece on our blog

https://t.co/S8Tey7kB4O

#dementiacare #technology