Using smart technology in an enabling way: A review of using technology to support daily life for a tenant with moderate dementia

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 74, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 249-253

  Evans, Nina ^a   Carey Smith, Bruce ^a   Orpwood, Roger ^a  

^a ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Dementia; Technology; Telecare

Indexed keywords

EID: 79958087929     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4276/030802211X13046730116614     Document Type: Article

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