Overview

Older adults can be supported at home longer and seamlessly by integrating smart sensor and assistive technologies. The presentation provides a perspective of incorporating available technologies to include off-the-shelf products along with using integrated predictive software and smart sensors that create an accurate and responsive environment. While many older adults may not be interested in “technology”, sensor technology senses an event defined by the person (i.e., being out bed during typical sleeping hours for a certain amount of time) and connects natural or paid supports to the person via various technologies in real-time.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify three functional areas that can be supported by sensor technology.
2. Describe how two off-the-shelf products can be integrated with sensor technology.
3. Identify three common expected outcomes with the integration of smart sensor technology and assistive technologies.

Strand(s)

Aging & AT

Target Audience

Accessibility Professional; ADA Coordinator; Administrators; AT Specialists; Alternative Media Specialist; Caregivers; Communication Specialist; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Consultants/Trainers; Curriculum and Instruction; Disability Services; Educators; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Family Members; Government/Non-Profit Agencies; Instructional Technologist; Media Specialist; Occupational Therapists; Paraprofessionals; Physical Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists; Special Education Educators; Teachers of the Visually Impaired; Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Transition Coordinator; Visual Impairment Specialists; Vocational Rehabilitation

Experience Level

Introductory

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Adult/Senior

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with live stream

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs

This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Live Session: This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEU Units or 1.0 ASHA CEU Hours.

Recorded Session: This course is offered for 0.05 ASHA CEU Units or 0.5 ASHA CEU Hours per ASHA guidelines.

Speaker/s:

Annie Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS

United Healthcare, Long-term Services and Supports, Director, Technology-First Programs

Biography

Annie Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS has focused her career on technology solutions to increase opportunities for independence and self-determination for people with disabilities. She has a background in Medicaid, complex wheeled mobility, research and development, nonprofit management and systems change. Ms. Eubank is currently the Director, Technology-First Programs at United Healthcare, Long-term Services and Supports in TN.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I am employed by United Healthcare as the Director of Technology-First Programs for the Medicaid waiver programs in TN. There is a technology benefit for all members.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No