Fostering the development of AI-enhanced technologies to support healthy aging at home for older adults and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Investigators:
Amar Basu, Wayne State University
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Webinar – Margie Lachman & Pilots PIs – Enhancing Functional HealthNovember 17, 2023/
Featured Webinar
Webinar – Healthy Aging in a Digital World: Promoting Caregiver Health and Well-being, Heather M. Young
Speaker: Heather M. Young, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
Founding Dean Emerita
National Director, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators
UC Davis Health
Abstract:
Over 38 million family caregivers provide the vast majority of long-term care in the United States, valued at over $600 billion annually. Most of these caregivers are supporting a person with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Disorders. This presentation will provide an overview of who are the caregivers and how health systems and technology can support them as they engage in this vital role.
