Enabling people with dementia and their carers through use of new technologies
16 March 2009
Programme
Draft Programme at 3 March 2009 - order and timings may change
10:00 Arrival, registration, light refreshments
10:30 Welcome and Introduction by the chair for the day, Professor Jane Gilliard
National Dementia Strategy Programme Manager, Department of Health
10:45 From SPARC to KT-EQUAL, Professor Peter Lansley, Director, SPARC
11.00 Implementing the new vision for people with dementia and their carers, Professor Gail Mountain, Sheffield Hallam University and Director, KT EQUAL
11:20 Knowledge exchange and Canadian research on aging. Dr Susan Crawford, Institute of Aging, Canadian Institutes of Health
11:40 Coffee
12:00 Smart home technology and dementia, Suzanne Martin, University of Ulster
12.25 Involving people with dementia in the design of new technology, Professor Roger Orpwood, BIME, University of Bath
12.50 Discussion, with initial comments by Mr Trevor Bottomley, Inclusive Environments
1:15 Lunch
2:15 Introduction to the afternoon session
2.20 Social stimulation for people with dementia, Dr Arlene Astell, St Andrews University
2.45 How can technology help us to hear the voices of people with dementia?, Claire Craig, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Sheffield Hallam University
3.10 The development of artificially intelligent technology to support wellness and aging-in-Place, Jen Boger, University of Toronto
3.30 Successful adoption of new technologies, Maria Parsons, Executive Director, London Centre for Dementia Care
3.55 Going forward with KT-EQUAL, Professor Gail Mountain, Sheffield Hallam University and Director of KT EQUAL
4.05 Discussion
4.25 Summing up from the Chair
4.35 Coordinator's Comments
4.40 Depart and Tea
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