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Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative at Georgia Tech

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    Financial Fraud and Elder Abuse: How Can we Prevent This Growing Problem?
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-09-19) Baker, Christopher
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    Introduction to Design for Aging Atlanta
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-02-21) Van Kley, Chris
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    Introduction and Virtual Tour of the Senior Learning Network
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-11-15) Beachner, Lynne ; Earl, Terry ; Ervin, Ellen
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    Dark-Adapting Glasses for Persons with Light Adaptation Problems
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-10-18) Ross, David A.
    As people age, their ability to adapt to widely-changing light levels can diminish. Pupil response times increase and the pupil will not open as widely nor close as tightly as the person ages. Further, with age-related retinal diseases, the retinal cells much more slowly to changing light levels. This can make it seem like the sun is painfully bright when going outdoors, and that inner lighting conditions are not bright enough when going indoors. For some, it may take from one to three minutes for their eyes to adapt when going outdoors, or coming inside. Since moving about safely is linked to functional vision, people with this problem must stop and wait for their eyes to adapt before continuing to walk. We developed dark-adapting glasses to address this problem. In tests of this technology, we have found that for a majority of people with this problem, the developed dark-adapting glasses help them function more normally.
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    The Importance of Showing Seniors Technology
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-03-15) Ratliff, Jane
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    The Role of Technology in Creating an Age‐Friendly City: Current Trends and Future Vision
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-02-16) Harvey, Lee Ann
    Lee Ann Harvey is the Lifelong Community Coordinator for the City of Decatur. The purpose of the Lifelong Community (LLC) initiative is to accomplish the goals of the City's 2010 Strategic Plan by ensuring that Decatur provides a rich and welcoming environment for citizens at all the stages of their lives. She serves as staff to the citizen-based Lifelong Community Advisory Board, managing their work and the work of the volunteer-based Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project and the Season of Giving program. In her role, Lee Ann develops and implements projects that respond to a variety of lifelong community issues such as: aging in place, intra-city transportation options for seniors, and affordable housing. Her DATHA talk will highlight the LLC initiative and current efforts in the city of Decatur.
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    Tools for Life: Exploring Assistive Technology Strategies & Solutions
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-12-15) Persaud, Elizabeth ; Phillips, Carolyn P. ; Wilson, Rachel
    The world around us is evolving at an astounding rate. Assistive Technology developments have been foundational in this evolution and a catalyst for producing positive life-changing results for individuals with disabilities, especially as we age. This talk will present what’s new in AT and the Aging in Place movement as we explore where we were, where we are, and perhaps, where we are going. During the session presenters will share information about low, middle and high tech assistive technologies. Discussion will focus on tracking technological trends including apps, mobile devices, robotics, wearable technologies and more. Apps to assist with aging well will be shown and resources for tracking trends will be shared. There are many obstacles older individuals encounter daily that can hinder them from remaining at home and in the communities of their choice. Join us for an insightful session that will shed some light on assistive technology strategies, solutions and devices that are used to help individuals age successfully in communities of their choice. Presenters will share real-life examples of AT that assists with fall detection and prevention, environmental control, memory, healthy-living, hearing, seeing, communication, and computer access.
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    Products for the Aging Market: Challenges in Access, Adoption and Design
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-11-17) Hackett, Brandi
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    Take Control to Prevent Falls: The Shepherd Center's Injury Prevention Program
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-10-20) Harrington, Emma
    This talk focuses on aging and fall prevention and highlight the Shepherd Center's program for preventing initial brain and spinal cord injuries as well as secondary injuries.
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    Simply Get There: Trip Discovery Website for the Atlanta Region
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-09-15) Ray, Renee Autumn
    This talk focuses on “Simply Get There,” a trip discovery website for specialized transportation services that launched in March 2015.