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Hi there, I’m Emma.
Hi there, I’m Emma.

‘Recognising the need is the primary condition for design.’
‘Recognising the need is the primary condition for design.’

-Charles Eames
-Charles Eames

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About Me
I am a 24 year old student of Design. I contribute my person-centred
I am a 24 year old student of Design. I contribute my person-centred
design world view to my social care origins. I believe I have developed an
design world view to my social care origins. I believe I have developed an
intrinsically empathetic approach to the fickle art of design.
intrinsically empathetic approach to the fickle art of design.
I’ve discovered there is a lot we can learn through listening and
I’ve discovered there is a lot we can learn through listening and
understanding one another. I, myself thrive in knowledge. I am a determined
understanding one another . I, myself thrive in knowledge. I am a determined

researcher and passionate creative. As a designer my goal is to follow the
researcher and passionate creative. As a designer my goal is to follow the
information and continue on my path of learning and creating.
information and continue on my path of learning and creating.
Personal
Personal
Name: Emma Holden
Name:
Emma Holden
Location: Carlow, Ireland
Location: Carlow , Ireland CONTENTS
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Thesis Abstract
Thesis Abstract
LinkedIn: www .linkedin.com/in/emma-holden-6093181a3/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emma-holden-6093181a3/
The Aging Population’s Relationship with Assistive
The Aging Population’ s Relationship with Assistive
Academic Associations:
Academic Associations:
Their Challenges and Limitations.
echnologies and the Role of Universal Design in Navigating
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Athena Swan Ireland Comittee Member Technologies and the Role of Universal Design in Navigating Their Challenges and Limitations.
Athena Swan Ireland Comittee Member
AND - Global Issues mini course
STAND - Global Issues mini course
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According to the World Health Organisation (2011), life expectancy is increasing rapidly all over the world.
Design Philosophy Although this may be considered one of the greatest achievements of public health, it is not without
Design Philosophy
There is an abundance of information
There is an abundance of information challenges such as an increasing demand for long term reliance on health care systems (O’Sullivan, Sheehan,
exchanged between people daily. . 2020). One approach to this growing issue could be the use of assistive technologies to increase the
exchanged between people daily

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o some, these are idle conversations of small
To some, these are idle conversations of small independence in older people, reduce cost and strain on the public health system while providing a more
talk to be dismissed, to a designer these are
talk to be dismissed, to a designer these are efficient strategy of care. The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the aging population’s
morsels of invaluable data that contribute to a
morsels of invaluable data that contribute to a relationship with assistive technologies and discover if they are helpful or has modern design evolved beyond
, more inclusive conversation.
greater
greater, more inclusive conversation. the capabilities of the aging population, particularly those with cognitive decline such as dementia. The work will
References critically analyse existing literature on the four following themes. Universal design and inclusion, this is to help
References
establish key terms and the role of universal designers. Assistive technology (AT) and integration, this theme is
echnology for People with Disabilities and Older People
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Enable Ireland, DFI (2016)
Assistive
Enable Ireland, DFI (2016) Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities and Older People
. [online]
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A A Discussion Paper. [online] Available at: https://www.enableireland.ie/sites/default/files/publi- - to ground the current understanding and success of AT. Relationships with AT, this theme offers p spective and
Discussion Paper
vailable at: https://www
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cation/AT%20Paper%20final%20version.pdf.
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variable factors contributing to the success of assistive technologies.The final theme will address the possible
Limited, A. (n.d.). Alzheimer and Dementia Elderly Old Man Stick Figure Pictogram Icons Stock Vector
Image & Art - Alamy. [online] www.alamy.com. Available at: https://www.alamy.com/alzheimer-and-demen- future needs of the growing ageing population. Finally, the work will draw evidence-based conclusions on the
tia-elderly-old-man-stick-figure-pictogram-icons-image214760409.html [Accessed 02- 03- 2022].
role of universal designers in navigating the challenges and limitations of older people’s relationship with AT.