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Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative at Georgia Tech

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    The Aware Home Research Initiative Research and Testbed Plans
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-01-19) Jones, Brian D. ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Interactive Media Technology Center ; Aware Home Research Initiative
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    Cancer Support Community
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2010-10-20) Smith, Eleanor ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access
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    Dark-Adapting Glasses for Persons with Light Adaptation Problems
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-10-18) Ross, David A. ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; Atlanta VA Medical Center. Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation
    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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    Assistive Technologies Reutilization
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-11-16) Kniskern, Joy ; Phillips, Carolyn ; Rust, Martha ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; Pass It On Center
    Assistive Technology (AT) reutilization is a concept that is born out of need. From local grassroots efforts, it has grown to become a nationally recognized response to providing AT to those people who would otherwise “go without”. We have witnessed the power and independence AT brings to the individuals who have participated in many programs committed to the intelligent reutilization of assistive technology. We have also experienced the incredible frustration of knowing that efforts to assist more people have been limited because of the lack of understanding about reuse programs. The Pass It On Center will respond to this unmet need by coordinating national collaborative on AT reuse programs that will provide multi-faceted information on best practices, a national database and home page, a coordinated plan to respond to natural disasters, and a National Pass It OnTask Force. At DATHA, Joy Kniskern, Carolyn Phillips and Martha Rust will talk about the latest programs developed at the center.
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    Walkable Streets for Seniors
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-08-17) Flocks, Sally ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; PEDS
    Sally Flocks is the President and CEO of PEDS, an advocacy organization dedicated to making metro Atlanta safe and accessible for all pedestrians. Sally founded PEDS in 1996 after brain surgery enabled her to control a seizure disorder that had prevented her from driving during most of her adult life. Sally’s efforts as President of PEDS have prompted changes at the local, regional and state levels in Georgia, including making high-visibility crosswalk markings the state standard, publication of a state pedestrian facilities design guidebook, and installation of in-street crosswalk signs, red light cameras, pedestrian refuge islands and HAWK signals. Sally’s presentation will discuss the need for increased investment in sidewalk maintenance in the City of Atlanta and for safe crossings at transit stops throughout the region. Sally served previously on the Board of Directors of America Walks and on the steering committees of Complete Streets and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
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    Products for the Aging Market: Challenges in Access, Adoption and Design
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-11-17) Hackett, Brandi ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; Senior Care Options
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    Using Technology to Support Older Adults and Their Informal Caregivers
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011-09-14) Griffiths, Patricia ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; Emory University ; United States. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
    Dr. Griffiths presentation discussed the use of technology with older adults (veterans) and their caregivers, including current funded work and future initiatives at the Rehab Research and Development Center US Department of Veterans Affairs that utilize e-Health and tele-rehabilitation technologies for older adults.
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    BrightStar Clinical Pathways: Heart Failure
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-04-19) Morrison, Scott ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; BrightStar®
    1 in 5 people diagnosed with chronic illness like Heart Failure is rehospitalized. BrightStar Clinical Pathways uses an RN-Coordinated, team oriented, and evidence-based approach to optimize client health and well being and reduce the likelihood of a return trip to the hospital. BrightStar Clinical Pathways is an evidence-based program inspired by national recognized care transition programs, like The Coleman Care Transitions Intervention Program that resulted in a 50% reduction in readmissions after 30 days. Patients in the Coleman clinical trial were more likely to achieve self-identified personal goals for symptom management. There will also be discussion about the role of technology in the delivery of successful transitions.
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    GT HomeLab Briefing
    (Georgia Institute of Technology, 2012-02-16) Jones, Brian D. ; Fain, W. Bradley ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Interactive Media Technology Center ; Aware Home Research Initiative
    This presentation describes research that the GTRI Human Systems Engineering Branch is conducting related to human factors and older adults with a main focus on the GT HomeLab (previously Home Health Technology Testbed) project. The HomeLab is made up of a growing number of individuals (target of 550 sustained) age 50 and older, who have agreed to participate in studies to evaluate the usability, usefulness, adoption, and effectiveness of research and industry products designed for the home.
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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 ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Design and Technology for Healthy Aging Initiative ; Georgia Institute of Technology. Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access ; Shepherd Center (Atlanta, Ga.)
    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.