This document provides an overview of the role of the Digital Dementia Advisor (DDA) in Alzheimer Scotland,
The role is to support people living with dementia at home to retain their independence and quality of life using a range of technology, and working closely with other teams, including the telecare service.
This overview describes the role of a Technology (Tech) Advisor.
This role is to provide support and guidance for assessment staff to ensure that consideration of technology enabled care and support is embedded in assessment, care management and review practice.Â
We recently had a catch up with Joyce Gray, Deputy Director of Development at Alzheimer Scotland about some of the work which has continued during the period of COVID-19 response. Joyce told us that from very early in our lockdown it was apparent that safer walking, for those which Alzheimer Scotland support, was going to be a significant feature.