Enabling people with dementia and their carers through use of new technologies

This workshop will bring together national and international researchers, practitioners working in dementia care and people with dementia and their carers.  During the day we will hear about the needs of people with dementia and their carers and about exciting research which is considering how some needs might be met through technology.  There will be opportunity during the day for networking, discussion and debate.

This is a special workshop, the first in a series to be organised by KT-EQUAL, to promote the value of scientific research for older people and disabled people.  The workshop will cover a variety of recent advances which are contributing to the development of new technologies to help people with dementia and their carers to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

The workshop will bring together leading-edge researchers and professionals from a range of backgrounds and hopefully will include guest presentations from leading authorities from Canada.

Please follow the link for the workshop programme

Please follow the links for the workshop presentations:

Peter Lansley - From Sparc to KT-EQUAL

Gail Mountain - Implementing the new vision for people with dementia and their carers

Susan Crawford - Knowledge exchange and Canadian research on ageing

Suzanne Martin - Smart home technology and dementia

Roger Orpwood - Involving people with dementia in the design of new technology

Arlene Astell - Social stimulation for people with dementia

Claire Craig - How can technology help us to hear the voices of people with dementia?

Jen Boger - The development of artificially intelligent technology to support wellness and ageing in place

Maria Parsons - Successful adoption of new technologies