Technology and Dementia (formerly ETAC)
July 13, 2013
8 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Technology and Dementia (formerly ETAC), a one-day program held on Saturday, July 13, 2013, brings together researchers in the technological field working to improve the standard of living for those all those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Research projects that utilize mobile technology, home-based technology and social networking to positively impact care and support for individuals with dementia, as well as the care partner will be featured.
Session topics include:
- Diagnosis
- Monitoring
- Therapeutic approaches
- Assistance
- Future directions panel
Target audience
Researchers invested in the development and validation of technological resources for individuals affected by dementia.
Registration
Technology and Dementia is a preconference to the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC). A separate registration fee is required to attend preconference meetings. A discounted registration rate is available if you register by May 14, 2013. Register Now.
| Before May 14 | $115 ISTAART Member | $135 Non-Member |
| After May 14 | $135 ISTAART Member | $155 Non-Member |
Schedule
Heather Snyder, Alzheimer's Association, Chicago, Ill, United States
Joseph F, Coughlin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass. United States
John F. Houde, University of California at San Francisco, Calif., United States
Lee E. Goldstein, Alzheimer's Disease Center, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Mass., United States
Randall Davis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass., United States
Dana L. Penney, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Mass., United States
Session 2: Monitoring
Stephen Bonasera, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb., United States
Eric Wan, Portland State University, Portland, Ore., United States
Chris Nugent, University of Ulster, Belfast, United Kingdom
International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART) Update
Alex Mihiliadis, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Lunch and Posters
Session 3: Therapeutic Approaches
Jesse Hoey, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Irene Schmid, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, Vancouver, Canada
Holly Jimison, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Ore., United States
Session 4: Assistance
Alex Mihiliadis, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Diane Mahoney, MGH Institute of Health Professions. Boston, Mass., United States
Jesus Favela, CICESE, Baja California Mexico
Future Direction Panel
Jeffrey Kaye, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Ore., United States
Zaven Khachaturian, Khachaturian, Radebaugh & Associates (KRA), Inc., Potomac, Md., United States
James Tung, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Closing Remarks
Heather Snyder, Alzheimer's Association, Chicago, Ill, United States
Inaugural Technology Professional Interest Area Business Meeting
Organizers
Jesse Hoey, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Diane Mahoney, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Mass., United States
Alex Mihiliadis, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Heather Snyder, Alzheimer's Association, Chicago, Ill, United States
James Tung, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Spotlight
Registration and housing are now open! Join us to celebrate 25 years of discovery, progress and change at AAIC in Boston, United States, July 13-18, 2013.
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