Technology in Care for People with Dementia
Technology in Care for People with Dementia
1 hour
Overview
This webinar will explore innovative technologies used in the care of people with dementia, highlighting practical insights from implementation in practice. This talk will emphasize real-world applications, user experiences, and person-centered approaches.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe how technology can support person-centered dementia care.
- Identify barriers and facilitators in implementing care technologies in long-term care settings.
Presenter Bios
Dr. Lillian Hung, RN, PhD
Dr. Hung is a UBC professor and clinician scientist focused on dementia care innovation and patient-oriented research, supporting new researchers and person-centred approaches.
Yong Zhao, MD, MHLP
Yong Zhao is a UBC research assistant and PhD student supervised by Dr. Lillian Hung.
Webinar Registration
The cost to register for this webinar is as follows (all prices in CAD):
- Regular registration: $20
- CPA Member registration: $10
- Embodia Member registration: $10
- Members of the Neurosciences Division: FREE (please check your email for a coupon code from the division). If you don't see the email please contact the division at neurosciencescpa@gmail.com
The webinar will be recorded and made available as an on-demand course on Embodia Academy. The course, resources, and certificate of completion will be available for free to webinar registrants.
CPA - Embodia Partnership Information
As part of our partnership with the CPA, we offer its members a discount. These discounts can include discounted/free registration to webinars (like this one!)
CPA Members get:
- 25% off the Embodia Tier 1 and 2 Memberships
- 30% off all CPA on-demand courses
- 20% off all Embodia on-demand courses
- Special prices on webinars (these vary based on the webinar so there is no set % discount)
In order to get access to the CPA discounts on Embodia, you need to authenticate yourself as a CPA member. You only need to do this once. You can authenticate your CPA account by signing into the CPA portal on this page.
The instructors
Welcome to the Neurosciences Division (NSD), a not-for-profit division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
We are a national organization operated by volunteers with a passion for neurological physiotherapy. We connect physiotherapists working in neurological settings to learning opportunities and a community of colleagues across the country.
The Neurosciences Division (NSD) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
Our Aim is to assist neuroscience physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants in enabling their clients to reach their full potential and participation in their communities through assessment, treatment, assistance, consultation, education, and research.