Recent interest in the use of Snoezelen as an intervention for agitated behaviour in dementia remains supported by limited evidence of efficacy. This pilot study aimed to develop an approach for assessing the effects of Snoezelen on agitated behaviour in patients with dementia and its comparability to an existing reference intervention. Ten subjects with dementia were randomised to receive a fo...

This paper explores the concept of a ‘semantic desktop’ as a platform for Networked Interaction Therapy, which is a framework for providing support for people (clients) with dementia or memoryimpairment. Since personalized services are essential in networked interaction therapy, there is a need for both clients and caregivers to handle personal data. The semantic desktop can be used as a platfo...

This paper describes an integrative approach to marital and family therapy in which psychodynamic (particularly object relations), family systems, and behavioral (particularly cognitive–behavioral) theory are blended in a flexible and tailored therapeutic approach. Human personality in its most significant contexts is a consistent focus. Background factors in the development to the approach and...

This contribution describes a series of design sketches for a playful digital application designed to trigger reminiscence in older adults. The goal of the intervention is to be a preventive measure against cognitive disabilities such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Research shows that reminiscence and cognitive activities are beneficial in this area. The presented sketches have been devel...

Film and video have become important means of providing a visual record of reminiscence activity. Stemming from a small research project using iPads to support reminiscence work, during which video footage was shot, the paper questions whether the camera can be simply adopted as a note-taking device or is there a greater potential to be explored in our use of audiovisual media that can expand o...