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Int'l Society for Gerontechnology Conference
Marriott Pinnacle Hotel - Vancouver, Canada
- 5/27/2010
The International Society for Gerontechnology 7th World Conference will be held May 27-30, 2010 in Vancouver, Canada. This conference brings together people who design, develop, prescribe, research, purchase and use technology to enhance the functional capacity and quality of life of older adults. It’s the perfect venue to share information about cutting-edge innovations in this rapidly developing field. Topics to be covered will include: smart homes and smart materials, robotics, mobile and wireless communication systems, computer games, and application of new technologies in health and social care. The latter include management of chronic illness in the community and supporting people with dementia living at home or in congregate settings. The conference will also address markets and business issues including: Understanding the older consumer, developing effective markets for care technology, connectedness and the digital divide, and knowledge transfer from research into commercial products.
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