Livelihood support by assistive technology based on a home visit survey ( Apoyo para la subsistencia mediante tecnología asistencial basada en una encuesta realizada en una visita domiciliaria )

Abstract

Japan is now a super-ageing society, and it is expected that one out of four to five people will be at least 75 years old by 2025. Technology is constantly advancing around older adults, and older adults with low cognitive function are unable to cope with these changes, requiring assistance. We modified the Everyday Technology Use Questionnaire (ETUQ) to create a Japanese version and conducted a survey of home-dwelling older adults. As a result, we confirm that older adults need to be able to cope with home appliances such as rice cookers, pots, refrigerators, television remote controllers, vacuum cleaners and stoves. Based on these results, we improved TV remote controllers and confirmed that problems due to accidental clicks were reduced. Through a similar survey, we created a toilet-flushing forgetfulness notification system and wandering prevention sensor for people with higher brain dysfunction to help reduce the burden on caregivers.