Public lecture - Aging in a technological world: bridging disciplines to tackle the dementia epidemic

Thursday, December 15, 2016 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
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Lecture poster, details in text below.

Julie Robillard, PhDÌýAssistant Professor of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Dr. Robillard is an affiliated researcher of the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence and Vice-chair of the Ethical, Legal, Social Impacts Committee of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging.

This presentation will cover:

  • How computerized resources for dementia are reshaping healthcare for the older demographic.
  • The unique social and ethical challenges of an older adult end-user population.
  • Results from studies evaluating the quality, ethics and impact of computerized resources for dementia.
  • Novel, artificial intelligence-based tools that can maximize the benefits of computerized platforms.
  • How a trans-disciplinary approach can put forward innovative and effective solutions to address the broader challenges of the dementia epidemic.

Reception with refreshmentsÌýto follow

RSVP toÌýSheila BodemerÌýby noon December 12, 2016Ìý

Location Information
Location Address: AHS Expansion Building
200 University Avenue West
Room 1689 (lecture hall)
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, ON, CA  N2L 3G1
Additional Information
Host: Network for Aging Research Cost: Free - please RSVP