Application of Technology in Studying Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Adults
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Krug, Judah
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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) describes the minor yet detectable cognitive decline in affected adults. It is an impairment that affects between 15%-20% of adults over age 65 and more specifically damages memory and decision-making/judgment skills. Currently, there exist no lasting treatments or medications to counteract this cognitive decline. However, this study seeks to utilize various sensory data and explore novel technical intervention systems to improve the lives of those undergoing MCI. It seeks to accomplish this by deploying various sensor devices within the homes of people with MCI and analyzing how the impairment affects their activities of daily living (ADLs). Then, it uses such information as a basis to intervene in the adults’ lives whenever necessary to help them conquer the difficulties presented by their ADLs while helping the adults retain autonomy in their own lives.
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2022-05
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