Academic: Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design
Project Timeline: 1 month
The following project aimed to develop a product that related to how older adults spend their time. I chose to examine the relationship and time spent between those with dementia and their loved ones. Using a technique called validation therapy, Tell Me explores color and play therapy to help loved ones better identify the patients emotions regardless if the patient is able to self identify their emotion.
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In 2014, 5.2 million individuals were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Additionally, in 2013, 15.5 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than
$220 billion.
Relationships between those with dementia and their loved are often strained due to a lack of clear communication and a misunderstanding of the patient’s emotional needs.
Play therapy ideation
Color therapy ideation
Colors induced by play and usage via embeded sensors would correspond to a possible emotion.
