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Technology & Aging Summit

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Come to hear from pioneering technologists who have transformed consumer engagement experiences and leveled the accessibility playing field through assistive devices and technologies. Explore the breakthroughs in technology which enhance our daily lives as we age. This is the annual collision of individuals from broad backgrounds to tackle complex aging issues through conceptual ideation for real solutions and possibilities. 

Innovation often comes from unexpected places! And Ideas that change the future of aging are just the kind of thing that the LeadingAge Georgia, Georgia Gerontology Society, Georgia Tech Aware Home | Tools for Life, Wireless RERC, SimpleC and other collaborative partners are looking for when we host the 2017 Tech and Aging Summit in Atlanta.  We are focused on creating technology to address the challenges of aging and caregiving with emphasis on person centered and person directed technological advancements.

Speakers:

Dan Quigley is a board advisor, thought leader and veteran engineering executive in the high tech industry. He loves working at the leading edge of technology and excels at translating ideas into products and solutions. Dan is intrinsically motivated to work on technology projects that improve the way people interact with the world around them. He has a track record of designing, building, and shipping award-winning consumer and IT solutions including capturing Best of Show honors at CES (Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show). Known for his creativity, Dan works hard to build talented engineering and project teams, then energizes them to innovate, become more effective and have some fun doing it.

Sean Fahey, CEO, WindowMirror; Changing the Face of Dementia through Technology
Experienced Film Director with a demonstrated history of social activism in story-telling. Recently working in the mental health care industry as founder of WindowMirror, producing the dementia friendly virtual assistant Butterfly. Sean has an avid interest and background in Alzheimer's Care, Person Centered Care, Photography, Directing, Cinematography, Broadcasting, and Videography.

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  • Created By:Alyson Key
  • Created:10/23/2017
  • Modified By:Alyson Key
  • Modified:10/23/2017