In this insightful talk, Professor Michael Hornberger explained current research on spatial orientation and navigation deficits in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and how wayfinding problems impact people’s outdoor activities, such as driving and walking safely. He discussed ways of improving diagnosis, disease progression tracking, and symptom management in this form of dementia, based on his research group’s fascinating studies. As wayfinding designers, we must consider ways to help people with dementia find their way, stay mobile, and remain independent. Michael’s talk explained why the disease affects wayfinding ability and considered possible navigation solutions.
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Michael Hornberger is Professor of Applied Dementia Research, Norwich Medical School, and Associate Dean of Innovation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia. His current research focus is on spatial orientation and navigation deficits in dementia and how this has an impact on people’s outdoor activities such as driving and walking safely. Originally from Germany, Michael moved to the UK to do his PhD at UCL before working at Cambridge University. After six years in Australia, he returned to Cambridge before heading to UEA in 2015.
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