Table 2.

Summary of motion-based technology design features for people with dementia and MCI.

Cognitive	Physical	Social
Clear goal	Accommodate mobility aids	Tailor to interests
Maximize retained skills	Account for imprecise motor control	Design for an audience
Understandable, appropriate instructions	Age-appropriate physical component	Positive, timely feedback
Effective use of prompts	Intuitive user interaction
Avoid timed responses	Adaptable to physical variances
Gain and sustain attention	Audio-visual accommodations
Failure-free