New technologies to help seniors, the disabled and their caregivers are being launched every day. It's a huge, growing industry worth billions of dollars annually. But there are so many new products and services coming to market that most people feel confused and overwhelmed. Do these devices mean real aid for aging in place, or just a new way to part elders with their money?
Learn how to sort out the "toys and gadgets" from the helpful technologies on the market today. "Aging, Disability & New Technologies: Real Hype or Real Help?" Instructors Jim Reynolds and Deborah Bier, PhD will help participants make more wise choices in this bewildering, rapidly expanding marketplace.
The session will review some of the high tech tools available today, highlighting ones with the ability to help keep elders, the disabled and their families stay connected, happy, safe and healthy. The focus will be on consumer technology for fall prevention and alert, technologies to help care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and to help with timely and accurate medication use.
Reynolds has been a National Practice Leader for IBM in the area of mobile and wireless technology, and is the owner of Caring Companion Home Care in Concord. Bier has been a health care educator, author, and wellness coach for over 20 years, and is the director of the Concord, MA office of Caring Companion Home Care.
This lecture will be held on April 13 from 2-4pm, through the MILES program at Middlesex Community College on their Bedford Campus. MILES (Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education for Seniors) offers intellectual stimulation, interaction, and friendship for adults ages 50+. Some of the topics explored through MILES include history, politics, arts, fitness, health, safety, music, computers, internet, travel, business, psychology, law, poetry and opera. Courses have no term papers, exams or grades, and are held at their Bedford campus. They are facilitated by individuals with expertise in topics based on professional, educational or personal experience. Semester membership fee of $95 includes access to all MILES courses. MILES is an affiliate of the Elderhostel Institute Network.
For more information or to register, call 781-280-3570 or e-mail Chris Lindsey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
