Transforming Dementia Caregiving Through Assistive Technologies

With the aging global population, dementia has become a significant concern, particularly among the elderly. The increasing prevalence of dementia worldwide has necessitated the exploration of innovative solutions to support both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The integration of assistive technologies in dementia caregiving has the potential to transform traditional caregiving practices, offering new ways to monitor, support, and engage patients. These assistive technologies have emerged as a promising avenue to enhance the quality of life, independence, and safety of dementia patients, while also alleviating the burden on caregivers.

This Research Topic aims to gather cutting-edge research and insights on the development, application, and impact of assistive technologies in dementia caregiving. By focusing on the intersection of technologies and caregiving, we hope to uncover new strategies and tools that can significantly improve the lives of those affected by dementia. This endeavor seeks to highlight the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions in this rapidly evolving field, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

We welcome submissions of all kinds of articles that explore various aspects of assistive technologies in dementia caregiving. Specific themes include, but are not limited to:

• Development and application of assistive technologies in dementia care

• Impact of assistive technologies on dementia patients and caregivers

• Cost-effectiveness of assistive technologies in dementia care

• User-centered design of assistive technologies in dementia care

• Training and support for dementia caregivers using assistive technologies

• Caregiver support platforms

• Integration of assistive technologies into personalized care plans

• The role of artificial intelligence in dementia care

• Robotics in dementia care

• User experience and acceptability

• Ethical and privacy considerations

• Policy and regulatory considerations

• Cross-cultural perspectives on assistive technologies

• Case studies and best practices

• Future directions and challenges

Keywords: dementia caregiving, assistive technologies, adaptive technologies, artificial intelligence

Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.