An analysis of Problems on Development and Installation of Mimamori-care support Camera System for Persons with Dementia in Group Home

Abstract

In this paper we analyze problems involved in the development and installation of a camera system to care for persons with dementia (PWD) through an action research carried out at three group homes. We interviewed sixteen caregivers to investigate the effects on their work caused by the system and found that their work stress had been reduced. We noticed that the camera system plays an important role in the environment for supporting PWD and removing anxieties of caregivers. We also realized that there is a trade-off between protecting their privacies and making the place securable.