Table 3.
Assistive technology and telecare devices installed at home-dwelling people with dementia
| Technology devices | N cases | %a | % b |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of different devices (mean ± SD) | 2.9 ± 1.0 | ||
| Passive sensor | 10 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Motion | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Refrigerator | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flood | 1 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Fall | 1 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Bed occupancy | 3 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Door | 5 | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| Obligated sensor | |||
| Stove guard | 119 | 43.3 | 77.3 |
| Active sensor and tracking device | 132 | 47.9 | 85.7 |
| Social alarm | 109 | 39.5 | 70.8 |
| Social alarm with tracking | 6 | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| Tracking device | 17 | 6.2 | 11.0 |
| Everyday technology | 125 | 45.3 | 80.9 |
| Timer on electronic devices | 25 | 9.1 | 16.2 |
| Watch with memory function/voice | 37 | 13.4 | 24.0 |
| Electronic door lock | 49 | 17.8 | 31.8 |
| Calendar support | 52 | 18.6 | 33.1 |
| Electronic pill box | 15 | 5.4 | 9.7 |
| Door Camera | 1 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Video communication | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other technologyc | 10 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
apercentage calculated from the total population, n = 276
b percentage calculated from people with dementia with information about access to technology devices, n = 154
cTracking device through mobile phone, heat detector (stove), mobile application to register when the person with dementia leaves day-care center and when entering at home, night alarm when the person with dementia gets close to the entry door, and hearing aid