Defining Assimilation in the Context of Dementia The concept of psychological assimilation, derived originally from the work of Jean Piaget, describes the cognitive process by which individuals integrate new experiences or information into their existing mental frameworks, known as schemas. In the profound and often destabilizing context of a dementia diagnosis, assimilation refers specifically to […]
Introduction to Tracking Technologies in Dementia Care The management of individuals living with dementia, particularly those prone to wandering (elopement), presents significant challenges to caregivers and healthcare systems globally. Technologies such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) have emerged as powerful tools designed to mitigate the risks associated with disorientation and […]