Using technology for the well-being of elderly with special needs
Published on 22 July 2021
Malta
Malta
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About this good practice
Usage of educational tablets in public day‐care centres, customized according to the individual likes of the elderly and the set up of computer laboratory equipped for special needs e.g. touchscreens, in public day‐care centre.
Social Inclusion and increase well-being of elderly with special needs
• Usage of educational tablets in public day-care centres, customized according to the individual likes of the elderly
• Set up of computer laboratory equipped for special needs e.g. touchscreens, in public day-care centres
These activities have been included in their daily routine.
Social Inclusion and increase well-being of elderly with special needs
• Usage of educational tablets in public day-care centres, customized according to the individual likes of the elderly
• Set up of computer laboratory equipped for special needs e.g. touchscreens, in public day-care centres
These activities have been included in their daily routine.
Resources needed
Human Resources and devices
Evidence of success
Caregivers in public day-care centres confirms that the happiness and state-of-mind of the elderly with special needs increased with these activities.
Potential for learning or transfer
Use of educational tablets is an effective method to increase the well-being of the elderly and to teach them new tasks. The tablets help the elderly with their inclusion in today’s society. There is potential for growth and can be easily transferred to other regions
Good practice owner
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Organisation
Ministry for Gozo (MGOZ)
Malta
Malta