Supporting Independence: How Rehabilitation and Technology Can Help People Living with Dementia
Advances in Dementia Research is a Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) webinar series, which is presented in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Learn more about the series.
Summary:
This webinar will focus on how rehabilitation and technology can help people living with dementia stay at home longer and live more independently. While rehabilitation is often thought of as something that restores or improves abilities, it is just as important to maintain the abilities people already have. Keeping those skills can help individuals continue to do everyday tasks without needing extra support. We will also discuss how technology can assist people living with dementia in completing daily tasks, staying safe, and reducing the risk of falls. Topics will include the use of self-cueing, exercises to improve balance, and even video games that can help with rehabilitation.
We will also share information about two studies looking at how technology and games are being used to make rehabilitation more effective for people living with dementia.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions. This webinar is free to attend and is presented in plain language.
For more information on the studies:
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Have questions about these study listings? Email Victoria.Telford@camh.ca
About the Presenters
Christina Commisso: First-year MSc candidate in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at University of Toronto and at the KITE Research Institute. Christina’s research focuses on the use and development of technology that supports people with dementia to complete activities of daily living more independently. Christina has worked in this area of research since 2022.
Erica Dove: Final-year PhD candidate in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto and at the KITE Research Institute. Erica’s research focuses on the creative application of technology to support the health, function, and well-being of people living with dementia. Erica has worked in this area of research since 2014.
Contact
For any questions, please contact: Natalie.Dren@camh.ca