Growing Older, Growing Smarter

As our population grows older, we are also seeing an influx of technologies designed to make our lives easier and keep us better connected. This half-day event, presented by the O’Brien Institute for Public Health Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging, the Canadian Frailty Network and AGE-WELL, will host leading researchers who are exploring how accessible and smart technologies are influencing our aging experiences. This free, public event will begin with a lunch and networking session, followed by an afternoon of interactive talks.

Please email [email protected] with accessibility questions and requests.

AGENDA

11:30 - 1:00 | Registration, Lunch and Poster/Exhibition Booth viewing

1:00 - 1:15 | Welcome and Indigenous Blessing, Elder Alice Kaquitts, Îyârhe Nakoda Nation

1:15 - 1:45 | Re-envisioning aging: How to decrease the risk of becoming frail, Dr. John Muscedere, Canadian Frailty Network

1:45 - 2:15 | Using mobile technology to support older drivers with dementia, Dr. Sayeh Bayat, Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary

2:15 - 2:45 | “Robotic” pets for older adults: Exploring an emerging – and surprising – trend, Dr. Ann Toohey, Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary with special guest Kim Brundrit, Family Care Partner and Collective Impact Lead, Dementia Network Calgary

2:45 - 3:15 | Break and Poster/Booth viewing

3:15 - 3:45 | Volunteer Navigators: An Innovative way to support community-dwelling older adults, Dr. Gloria Puurveen, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia

3:45 - 4:15 | Caregiving in the 21st Century: How can technology support caregivers? Jacquie Eales, Human Ecology, University of Alberta

4:15 - 4:30 | Wrap Up and Raffle Draw

To learn more about the speakers for this event, please visit: https://obrieniph.ucalgary.ca/Growing-Older-Growing-Smarter

For questions about this event, please contact [email protected].

Host or Publisher Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging