Dr. Astell and Dr. Shital will be presenting a workshop under the Clinical Application of Technology umbrella entitled ‘Cognitive Rehabilitation for Dementia’.

Lab member Juanita Atton will present the work currently being done on CIRCA-CA.

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MScOT students Eliora and Ava will be presenting their work on task sequencing for individuals with dementia and cognitive impairments at this year’s ICAIR conference.

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Alzheimer's Association International Conference

July 16-20, 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands and Online

Stay tuned to hear which lab members will be presenting at this conference.

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MScOT students Vanessa Tam and Emily Newton present their research at the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Graduate Research Day which will be held virtually via zoom on June 23, 2022.

“The Leadership Rehab Rounds is an initiative at the RSI institute that brings together students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and invited external experts to share detailed information about their completed projects, comprehensive research programs and current events topical for rehabilitation science.”

PhD student Erica Dove will be presenting her work on the use of technology to support physical, cognitive, and psychological health of older adults, with a specific interest in using exercise video games to improve functional outcomes among people with dementia.

This event is free and open to anyone via Zoom.

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Lab member Kristina Kokorelias will be presenting her research on the COG@Work project at this year’s Epic conference streaming live on June 9 from 1-2:30pm EDT

Her presentation is titled ‘MCI@work: the adaptive technological strategies to sustain employment among people with MCI or young onset dementia in the workplace’

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PhD student Erica Dove will be presenting her thesis work at this year’s Epic conference streaming live on June 6 from 1-2:30pm EDT

Her presentation is titled ‘Balance Rehabilitation for People with Dementia: Clinician Experts Informing Exergame Design’.

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Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment@work in progress (MCI@work) is an international project examining the situation of people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or dementia who are still working. In this public lecture the international team of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Lawyers, Political Scientists and Engineers will present the different strands of the project and our findings.

Dr. Arlene Astell will be on the panel at this event discussing the workplace accommodations for people with young-onset dementia or MCI.

This seminar is for everyone interested in the topic of people with dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment in the workplace, in particular anyone interested in multidisciplinary approaches, including qualitative research, the role of technology, legislation and citizenship. Researchers as well as clinical practitioners are warmly invited.

The Joint Artificial Intelligence Network “JAIN” provides assistance to people with memory loss to improve quality of life. This past March, the organization hosted a public competition for developed or prototyped technical products and services based on Artificial Intelligence. The proposed projects aimed to support the quality of life and self-reliance of people with memory problems or dementia and their informal carers in providing optimal care for their loved ones.

Dr. Arlene Astell took part in this competition in the panel of experts and invites everyone to join in on the Youtube Livestream on April 6th where the winner will be announced for the 2022 World JAIN challenge.

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Individuals with dementia and cognitive impairments are often at an increased risk for depression due to multiple factors such as isolation & decreased desire to participate in activities they previously enjoyed. Additionally, symptoms of memory difficulties can cause confusion & frustration, thus preventing individuals from exploring new activities.

Join us to discover how technology can be used to improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia through the use of fun & engaging tablet games. Our workshops demonstrate how to set up an accessible tablet and access online resources and games for individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairments.

We invite caregivers, family members, medical professionals and persons living with dementia or MCI.

Individuals with dementia and cognitive impairments are often at an increased risk for depression due to multiple factors such as isolation & decreased desire to participate in activities they previously enjoyed. Additionally, symptoms of memory difficulties can cause confusion & frustration, thus preventing individuals from exploring new activities.

Join us to discover how technology can be used to improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia through the use of fun & engaging tablet games. Our workshops demonstrate how to set up an accessible tablet and access online resources and games for individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairments.

We invite caregivers, family members, medical professionals and persons living with dementia or MCI.

Acompáñanos para aprender como la tecnología puede ser utilizada para mejorar la calidad de vida de personas con demencia.

Nuestro taller especial demuestra como configurar una tableta accesible y acceder a recursos para personas viviendo con demencia o problemas cognitivos.

Invitamos a ayudantes, familiares, profesionales y personas con demencia.

The Gerontological Society of America will be hosting a free webinar presenting the research being done for the Cog@Work project. This project is related to workers with having mild cognitive impairment or early onset dementia while still in the workplace and aims to explore the supports available (and those still required) to facilitate continued employment post-diagnosis.

This workshop will feature a talk by Dr. Louise Ritchie, followed by a short Q&A facilitated by members of a Canadian-Australian working group exploring a joint research agenda. Dr. Astell will be assisting as part of the Canadian team working on the project.

Individuals with dementia and cognitive impairments are often at an increased risk for depression due to multiple factors such as isolation & decreased desire to participate in activities they previously enjoyed. Additionally, symptoms of memory difficulties can cause confusion & frustration, thus preventing individuals from exploring new activities.

Join us to discover how technology can be used to improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia through the use of fun & engaging tablet games. Our workshops demonstrate how to set up an accessible tablet and access online resources and games for individuals living with dementia or cognitive impairments.

We invite caregivers, family members, medical professionals and persons living with dementia or MCI.

Dr. Arlene Astell will be chairing the Nonpharmacological Interventions Professional Interest Area (NPI PIA) of ISTAART, 'Year in Review' on 25th January 2022 11:30 am -12:30 pm US Central Time.

This event is hosted by the International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment.