Adherence Promotion with Person-Centered Technology
APPT is a research project on cognitive aging by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Florida State University. It aims to enhance the early detection and treatment of cognitive decline and dementia, by supporting adherence to programs that allow users to monitor and train their cognition from the comfort of their own home using mobile technology. As the world population ages, it will be important to detect cognitive change as soon as possible so individuals can be treated and supported. The APPT Project will help develop effective methods through which cognitive changes can be monitored over time in someone's own home, using technology. This aims to promote and improve cognitive health, well-being, and independent living for older adults.
Cognitive assessments and cognitive training protocols are research-backed programs that help detect and combat changes in cognition. Mobile versions of these programs allow users to self-administer them from the comfort of their own home with a smartphone or tablet. However, in order for these programs to be effective, a user must engage with the programs regularly and as prescribed.