'Soundscapes' are an increasingly active topic in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and
interaction design. From map** acoustic environments through sound recordings to …

Background As life expectancy grows, so do the challenges of caring for an aging
population. Older adults, including people with dementia, want to live independently and …

Dementia has serious consequences for the daily life of the person affected due to the
decline in the their cognitive, behavioral and functional abilities. Caring for people living with …

Dementia affects> 50 million worldwide, causing progressive cognitive and physical
disabilities. Its caregiving burden falls largely onto informal caregivers, who experience their …

People with dementia and their caregivers aging in place have expressed the need for
social, emotional, and recreational interventions at home. Listening to everyday sounds …

The representation of sounds derived from everyday life can be beneficial for people with
dementia by evoking memories and emotional responses. Despite this potential, integrating …

There has been increasing interest in designing for dementia in recent years. Empirical
investigation is now needed of the long-term role of caregivers in appropriating ICTs into the …

Engaging in participatory research in HCI raises numerous ethical complexities such as
consent, researcher relationships, and participant compensation. Doing HCI work in the …

Conventional co-design methods, such as storyboarding and focus groups, are not always
appropriate for people living with dementia (PLwD). In pilot robot co-design workshops in a …

Technology design for dementia primarily focuses on cognitive needs. This includes
providing task support, accommodating memory changes, and simplifying interfaces by …