International Society for Gerontechnology - North American Chapter
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Gerontechnology: Designing technology and environment for independent living and social participation of older persons in good health, comfort and safety.
Mission: ISG encourages and promotes technological innovations in products and services that address older peoples' ambitions and needs on the basis of scientific knowledge about aging processes including cultural and individual differences
Vision: ISG works toward the realization of a society fully served by technology that is as accessible to aging people as it is to people in younger generatio
UPDATE -- We are pleased to announce that effective Sept.1, 2024 the North American chapter secretariat will move from the Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser Univerisity in Vancouver to the Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North (CTAAAN) at the University of Northern British Columbia (https://www.ctaan.ca/). Chapter leadership will also change: Please welcome Dr. Shannon Freeman, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at UNBC who will assume the role of chapter president and Aderouke Agboj who will become chapter secretary.
05/05/2024
Deadline for submission of abstracts for ISG2024 Extended to May 31, 2024
Join us as a paper, poster or symposium organizer/presenter in Frankfurt Sept. 2-4 at 14th World Conference. Some student travel grants available.
International Society for Gerontechnology – International Society for Gerontechnology Join us for a world of knowledge and connection. Dive into a rich tapestry of events and webinars designed to empower, educate, and entertain. Whether you’re seeking insights on gerontechnology trends, want to connect with experts, or simply crave a sense of community, our carefully curated events...
ISG-HelpAge International Ageing + Gerontechnology in LMICs webinar 15th May 1-2:30 BST (GMT+1). No cost to attend but you need to register
03/16/2024
Deadline is March 18 for submission of abstracts for symposia, papers and posters for ISG2024 taking place in Frankfurt Sept 2-4. Submit yours TODAY!
ISG 2024 The ISG World Conference on Gerontechnology is the most important congress event in this sector. In 2024, the focus will be on the impact of global transformation and multiple crises on the care of older people with assistive and gerontechnological products as well as the sustainable design of these...
Post-doctoral position open in Vancouver, Canada
The Dr Tong Louis Living Lab, a joint project of the Simon Fraser Univerity Gerontology Research Centre and the Applied Research Make+ Group at the BCIT Institute of Technology invite applications for a new post-doctoral position. The successful candidate will have publications and research interests/experience in technology and aging. Possible areas for developing and conducting a research program include power-assists add-ons for wheelchairs, design innovations for community and long-term care environments, universal design solutions, and technologies for home support. This can be a one or two year position with the opportunity for renewal. Applications are welcome from gerontology, health sciences, design-related disciplines, engineering, and social sciences. Deadline for applications is August 1, 2023. Send covering letter outlining proposed research program and qualifications, cv, 2 sample pubs and names of 3 referrees to [email protected]
06/11/2023
Abstract submission deadline extended to Sept 1 for Special Issue on Gerontechnology for Home Support. Editors: A. Moreno, H.Nep, S. Helal & G. Gutman https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/51514/gerontechnologies-for-home-support?fbclid=IwAR3brO64iENmA_Ho2bXe7G5qMAUhdiKY3-NuWzasmpww3fZ6e_MXg0fnrIQ
Gerontechnologies for Home Support In recent years, various digital and non-digital gerontechnology applications in home support have been developed. From medication administration aids (e.g., reminders and alarms), to environmental monitoring (e.g., air quality sensors and cameras), to fall detection, and health and activity monitor...
03/29/2023
Abstract submission deadline extended
CALL FOR PAPERS - Special issue on Gerontechnology for Home Support to be published by Frontiers in Psychology. Deadline to submit an abstract now June 1, 2023; full paper September 1. Guest Editors: A. Moreno,
H. Nap, S. Halel & G. Gutman. For further information
Gerontechnologies for Home Support In recent years, various digital and non-digital gerontechnology applications in home support have been developed. From medication administration aids (e.g., reminders and alarms), to environmental monitoring (e.g., air quality sensors and cameras), to fall detection, and health and activity monitor...
02/14/2023
CALL FOR PAPERS - you are invited to submit a paper for a special issue on Technologies for Home Support. Deadline to submit an abstract is April 1; full papers Sept.1. For more info:
Gerontechnologies for Home Support In recent years, various digital and non-digital gerontechnology applications in home support have been developed. From medication administration aids (e.g., reminders and alarms), to environmental monitoring (e.g., air quality sensors and cameras), to fall detection, and health and activity monitor...
11/23/2022
As a participant in this upcoming event, I invite you to join me virtually at the Hong Kong Council of Social Services 5th Annual Summit of the Gerontechnology Platform on Dec 1
ISG's North American chapter contributes to IDIH Innovation Day March 24
Gloria Gutman will highlight ISG's mission and activities, Andrew Sixsmith Canada's AGE-WELL network; Grand Master Neil Charness and Past-President William Kearnes will highlight cutting edge research from USA. Join us. https://prod5.assets-cdn.io/event/6354/assets/8353070453-79e41bc3a0.pdf
03/05/2022
Something we should all read: new WHO document "Ageism in AI and Health: WHO policy brief" -
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240040793
Ageism in artificial intelligence for health The WHO policy brief Ageism in Artificial Intelligence for Health examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and public health for older people, including the conditions in which AI can exacerbate or introduce new forms of ageism. The brief presents legal, non-legal and technical m...
Exciting job opp -- Assistant Professor Geriatrics/Bioengineeing, U California San Diego https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03076
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