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	Podcast:		Dementia Matters
	Episode:		Apps & Alzheimer’s: Supporting Informal Caregiving Through Mobile Technology
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:26:23
	Publish Date:		2020-09-03 12:01:00
	Description:		Human factors engineering is the study and design of interactive systems, tools and technologies to best assist individuals in need. We are joined by Nicole Werner, an engineer working on a mobile technology to serve the lives of informal caregivers. Guest: Nicole Werner, PhD, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison Episode topics: Explanation of the field of human factors engineering: 1:05 The challenges of informal caregiving: 2:22 What are some useful user friendly features for the app? 5:32 How is the app being tested and improved? 11:38 How do you know when the app will be ready for launch? 14:15 Does your lab work with other technology tools for individuals with dementia and their caregivers? 15:55 As consumers, what are the essential features that we should look for in technology assistance?: 18:10 Have you encountered any tools you’ve found helpful? 20:07 What have you learned about caregiving in your work? 22:55
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