Harnessing the power of technology, now and post COVID-19

Mar 31, 2021 | Blog, Knowledge Exchange

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for technology to support seniors and their caregivers. Technology is helping older adults stay connected with loved ones in these difficult times.

Playful Aging: Digital Games for Older Adults

Mar 31, 2021 | Publications & Reports

Published by: AGE-WELL.
This report describes how digital games can help maintain older adults’ health and wellbeing. The authors explore learning, intergenerational gameplay and digital game preferences.

Aging, Privacy & Technology

Aug 27, 2020 | RIAF 2018, RIAF Sessions

October 16, 2018. Dr. Lisa Carver reviewed technology that ‘supports’ healthy aging for people aging in place and in their community, discussed data collected and novel applications of that information, and promoted the prevention of unintended and intended violations of older adult’s privacy and autonomy.

Design of Devices to Increase Independence

Aug 27, 2020 | RIAF 2017, RIAF Sessions

February 21, 2017. Dr. Claire Davies describes the interdisciplinary collaborations in the design of assistive devices, identified some overlaps between engineering and health care when working with devices, explored the importance of ensuring the user is paramount in the design process, and reviewed recent design innovations.

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