This is the web site of an exciting research
project which is aimed at "marrying the new with the familiar"
when developing and introducing new technology to people with dementia
and their carers.
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Quality of Life
The project aims at facilitating independent living
of people with early dementia and to promote their wellbeing through
access to enabling systems and products. Pleasure, memory support,
entertainment and own activity are key words in the project. The project
is funded under the EC Programme Quality of Life and living resources,
and will last for three years, starting in March 2001.
Five countries, wide experience
The partners are situated in England, Ireland,
Finland, Lithuania and Norway, are interdisciplinary and have wide
experience in dementia care and research, technology development and
human factors.