MATCHLINK - A MULTI-SENSORIAL GAME FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA
DS 92: Proceedings of the DESIGN 2018 15th International Design Conference
Year: 2018
Editor: Marjanović D., Štorga M., Škec S., Bojčetić N., Pavković N.
Author: Seah, Cassandra Ei Lyn; Tan, Michael Thaddeus Koon Boon
Series: DESIGN
Section: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Page(s): 2311-2322
DOI number: https://doi.org/10.21278/idc.2018.0158
Abstract
Sensory, cognitive and motor stimulation can enhance the wellbeing of people with dementia and their caregivers by reducing their susceptibility to developing behavioural or psychological symptoms. This project led to the development of a multi-sensorial game (MatchLink) for use by occupational therapists and caregivers to engage and stimulate people with dementia, with the intention to increase functional ability and prevent decline. Primary information was collected through an ethnographic observation at Ng Teng Fong Hospital with the guidance of an occupational therapist.
Keywords: dementia, multisensory product experience, cognitive stimulation, social innovation, product design