Technology for Life Transitions
“Promoting opportunities for healthy, safe, purposeful engaged living through utilizing technology and services for aging.”
Gerontechnology can be defined as: matching technology to health, housing, mobility, communication, leisure and work of older people.
It is the aim of the gerontechnologist to collaborate with other disciplines to support the older adult and their care-givers through the use of technology.
Welcome
What is Gerontechnology?
How can Gerontechnology help?
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Support physical, cognitive, emotional functions
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Maintain independence
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Accomplish routine tasks independently, safely, conveniently
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Continue to work or volunteer as long as desired
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Provide ways to move, go places, get around via car or public transportation
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Remotely monitor health
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Increase social connectivity
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Engage in learning, creative, and recreational activities
