Date: August 29, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
An estimated 17% of Mainers over 65 years old have dementia. This webinar will discuss low and high tech assistive technology devices to promote safety and independence for people with dementia. Technology areas covered will include monitoring and surveillance, smart home technology, medication management, orientation aids, daily living aids, and communication. We will also discuss possible ethical concerns with technology use and hidden costs. Participants will leave this webinar with a broad understanding of the types of assistive technology available as well as knowledge of some specific items that support safety and independence for this population. This training is designed for anyone working with or caring for people with dementia.
PRESENTERS
Kristin Desrochers, OTR/L – Kristin is an occupational therapist working at Pine Tree Society. She has worked with children and adults with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in various capacities for over 10 years. She assists with oversight of her agency’s state demo and loan program through partnership with MaineCite and Pine Tree Society. She is passionate about assistive technology and supporting increased independence for those she serves.
Vic Schalk, OTR/L – Vic is an occupational therapist and an independent living specialist at Alpha One. She works with people with disabilities on programs to support them in maintaining their independence in the home and is especially passionate about connecting consumers with assistive technology, accessible housing, and community resources.
REGISTRATION
HOW TO ACCESS THIS WEBINAR
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CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
Participants attending the live webinar will receive a link to a short program evaluation form at the end of the presentation. Certificates of Attendance will be sent (via e-mail) to those who have completed this evaluation form.
ACCOMMODATION
CART captioning is provided for all Maine CITE webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact Maine CITE on or before August 22, 2023 via e-mail at info@mainecite.org or by calling 207-621-3195 or Maine Relay 711.