Information and Communication Technology Systems to Improve Quality of Life and Safety of Alzheimer's Disease Patients: A Multicenter International Survey

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) can develop Alzheimer’s disease as early as 30 to 40 years old, but parkinsonism is rarely described. We report on a 20-year-old woman with Down syndrome and parkinsonism who responded dramatically to carbidopa-levodopa. We propose that the occurrence of parkinsonism in individuals with DS may be underreported. Recognizing and treating this condition may improve quality of life.

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Telemedicine and Alzheimer's Disease from Studio-Based Videoconferencing to Mobile Handheld Cell Phones

Journal of brain disease ◽

10.4137/jcnsd.s2296 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. JCNSD.S2296

Author(s):

Pk (Poh-Kooi) Loh

Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Cell Phone ◽

Capital City ◽

Starting Point ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Sparse Population ◽

Video Calling

The use of Telemedicine in the assessment of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's Disease is evolving with advances in Information and Communication Technology. This article outlines the course of evolution in Western Australia, a large state with a sparse population outside of the capital city. The starting point of the evolution, video-conferencing in Telehealth studios, is reviewed as well as the next stage, use of desktop technology, which enables the physician to consult from the office or clinic. A pilot study currently being undertaken to assess the validity of the latest stage in evolution of Telehealth—the use of handheld mobile cell phone video calling that allows the physician and patient to interact at locations convenient to both parties. The pitfalls and implications of the use of this stage, should it prove to be a valid approach, are discussed.

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Memory palaces to improve quality of life in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer s & Dementia ◽

10.1002/alz.037841 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (S7) ◽

Author(s):

Kasper Bormans ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Improve Quality

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Evaluation of the Benefits of Implementing a Smart Pedestrian Network System

Open Computer Science ◽

10.1515/comp-2020-0127 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 224-231

Author(s):

George Papageorgiou ◽

Anastasia Ioannou ◽

Athanasios Maimaris ◽

Alexander Ness

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Network System ◽

Transport Mode ◽

The Public ◽

Pedestrian Network ◽

Information And Communication

Abstract Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and recent advancements in Computer Science can serve as a catalyst for promoting sustainable means of transport. Through ICT applications, active mobility can be promoted and established as a viable transport mode. This can be achieved by providing relevant information for fostering social capital and promoting physical activity, thus contributing to a higher quality of life. Further, active mobility can greatly contribute to reducing air pollution and improving health status. For this purpose, the implementation of a Smart Pedestrian Network (SPN) information system is proposed. Such an implementation requires the collaboration of various stakeholders including the public, local authorities and local businesses. To convince stake-holders of the viability of implementing SPN, the benefits of active mobility should be clear. This paper proposes a framework to quantify active mobility benefits so that stake-holders can assess the investment that can be realized from implementing SPN. The proposed framework makes use of quantifying benefits in various market conditions. The benefits are shown to be significant and very much in favor of investing in technology and implementing the envisioned SPN system.

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