HCI and Design in the Context of Dementia

Old age is currently the greatest risk factor for developing dementia. Since older people make up a larger portion of the population than ever before, the resulting increase in the incidence of dementia presents a major challenge for society. Dementia is complex and multifaceted and impacts not only the person with the diagnosis but also those caring for them and society as a whole.

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) design and development are pivotal in enabling people with dementia to live...