Discussion On Technology And Improving Lives Of Older People At Farranfore Centre

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Pictured at the SFI ADAPT Centre in collaboration with the Centre for Smart Ageing in Kerry and TU Dublin, held an interactive discussion on the role technology can play in enhancing quality of life as people grow older are front from left, Ita Behan, Peggy O’Shea, Mary Fairtlough, Mary Silles, Sheila Barnes, Betty o’Doherty, Margaret Roche and Mick Cole. At back, Geraldien Stack, Deirdre Fee, Teresa O’Sullivan, Mary Cogan, Mary McGillycuddy, Betty Dennehy, Dolores McGlynn, Marie Nolan, Mary Casey, Kathleen O’Connor, Eileen Reidy and Helen Moylan. Also included are at back, representatives from the SFI ADAPT Research Centre, the Centre for Smart Ageing, Dublin City University and TU Dublin including Betty Amamukirori, Peterson Jean, John McGrory, Helen Sheridan, Laura Grehan, Gearoid Kearney, Luke Quinlan, Lucy Hederman, Emma Clarke, Dympna O’Sullivan, Damon Berry, Paula Hannon, Emma Murphy, Abdullahi Abubakar Kawu and Fatima Badmos. Photo: Don MacMonagle

THE SFI ADAPT Centre in collaboration with the Centre for Smart Ageing in Kerry and TU Dublin, held an interactive discussion on the role technology can play in enhancing quality of life as people grow older.

The event took place on Thursday at the Centre for Smart Ageing in Farranfore, between 11am and 1pm.

Speaking about the event, Dr Emma Clarke from the ADAPT Centre said: “Technology promises new ways and means to support healthy and active ageing.  This discussion will help researchers understand what kind of technologies are preferred by individuals and explore the attitudes towards and acceptance of technologies. By providing their insights and opinions, participants can help guide the development and creation of new technologies that can support people throughout the ageing process.”

The event took the form of a short overview presentation on the topic by Dr Damon Berry from the Hands-On SHAFE project, followed by group discussions.

No expertise was required to take part as the discussions drew from individuals’ own lived experience of technology and healthy lifestyles.

ADAPT’s Citizen’s Think-Ins are funded by the SFI Discover programme.  All content for the event was co-created with members of the Smart Healthy Ageing community in Kerry in March 2023.

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  1. Can i join your group in farranfore for get togother. Thanks

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