Osteoporosis is a major bone disease in the world, increasing the risk of fractures, and that can be slow down by an healthy lifestyle. Therefore, physical activity is very important, but engagement is a challenge. ·¡±ôé²¹'s research aims to design active games (exergames) to increase engagement while improving physical health, and fitting to a population at risk of fall and fracture.
This event will be held in HYBRID format. Please join us in-person at the Games Institute, EC1 at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ or virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Speaker:
·¡±ôé²¹ Thuilier is a PhD student at the university of Galway (Ireland). She has a background of software and computer science engineer in France. She's also part of the Canadian AGE-WELL network as an HQP. Her research focus on the use of technology for older adults.