Evaluation of a Prototype of the Mimamori-care System for Persons with Dementia

Authors:
Taro Sugihara;Kenichi Nakagawa;Tsutomu Fujinami;Ryozo Takatsuka
Affiliations:
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, , Ishikawa, Japan;Freelance programmer,;Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, , Ishikawa, Japan;Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, , Ishikawa, Japan
Venue:
KES '08 Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, Part II
Year:
2008

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Abstract

We aim to clarify the requirements for the mimamori-care system in the group home to support caregivers who take care of persons with dementia (PWD). We investigated the effects of the prototype, which consists of several cameras and monitors, by interviewing eleven caregivers. We found that the prototype system not only helps the caregivers to watch out the people with dementia but also removes some stress caused by taking excessive precaution to residents' behaviors. Caregivers however reported some concerns to the violation of privacy as for the caregivers themselves and the residents alike.