Registration Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcucu6uqz0qHt11azHKrZ0TQT24OoYRthd4
Speaker:
Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD
Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care & Aging in School of Public Health
Distinguished McKnight University Professor
Director of the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation
Director of the national BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving
University of Minnesota
Editor-in-Chief of The Gerontologist
Abstract:
Various technologies are now available that purport to support families, friends, and other unpaid individuals who care for older adults living with dementia. Although such technologies may hold promise, it remains less clear whether these technologies are truly effective or aligned with the heterogeneity of dementia care, particularly dementia care that takes place in the community. This presentation will summarize recent findings and identify opportunities to utilize technology to advance the science and support of dementia care.