TRANSITIONS INTO DEMENTIA: REFLECTIONS ON WALKING INTERVIEWS AND THE PHOTO-ELICITATION METHOD IN DEMENTIA STUDIES
2024

Understanding Early Dementia Through Walking Interviews

Sample size: 9 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Niedoba Simone, Oswald Frank

Primary Institution: Goethe University Frankfurt

Hypothesis

How do people living with early dementia experience and shape their environment?

Conclusion

Walking interviews can provide valuable insights into how individuals with early dementia interact with their environments.

Supporting Evidence

  • Walking interviews allow for real-time observation of interactions with the environment.
  • Participants' photographs provide insights into their personal experiences and memories.

Takeaway

This study shows that walking and talking about familiar places can help people with early dementia share their thoughts and feelings.

Methodology

Nine walking interviews were conducted with people living with early dementia, where participants chose their route and took pictures of their environment.

Limitations

The study reflects on challenges and ethical considerations of the methods used.

Participant Demographics

Participants were individuals living with early dementia.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0540

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