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Serious games: How digital games can help older adults combat social isolation
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM EDT
Description:
Canadians are looking to technology-based solutions to keep them stimulated, engaged and connected to others, particularly in a time of physical distancing due to COVID-19. AGE-WELL researchers have developed a suite of ‘serious games’ for older adults to encourage social connectedness and help reduce loneliness
Webinar participants will:
Learn about how digital games can help older adults maintain health and wellbeing and combat cognitive decline
Discover how ‘serious games’ are designed and evaluated for older adults
Explore the different ‘serious games’ available and the research behind them
Speakers: David Kaufman, Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University
Louise Sauvé, Professor in the Department of Education at Université TÉLUQ
Speaker: Dr. Steve Robinovitch, Professor, Simon Fraser University, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology and School of Engineering Science Date: July 5, 2018
Speakers: Krista James, National Director of the Canadian Centre for Elder Law & Valerie Le Blanc, Staff Lawyer, British Columbia Law Institute Date: June 13, 2018
The Application of an Equity Lens to the Development of Technology for Older Adults
Speakers: Dr. Karen M. Kobayashi, Associate Professor and Research Affiliate, University of Victoria and Dr. Simon Carroll, Research Associate, University of Victoria Date: February 22, 2018
Using Technology to Detect Pain in Older Adults with Dementia
Speakers: Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Professor and Research Chair in Aging and Health Psychology, University of Regina & Dr. Babak Taati, Scientist at Toronto Rehab – UHN Date: February 22, 2018
How can technology help you locate your wandering family member when they are experiencing dementia?
Speaker: Dr. Lili Liu, lead investigator for the project and chair of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta Date: October 3, 2017
