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SUMMARY:Livestream - Wearables & dementia: research challenges and opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Adam Smith\, this livestream event welcomes two leaders at the intersection of technology and dementia care: \nDr Zeke Steer\, Co-founder & CEO of Milbotix\, Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Health & Clinical Research\, University of the West of England. From defence engineering to dementia care\, Zeke’s journey focuses on innovative solutions to manage distress and agitation in dementia through wearables\, robotics\, and AI. Discover the story behind Milbotix’s groundbreaking SmartSocks\, including insights from early trials and upcoming launches. \nSarah Daniels\, Consultant Allied Health Professional and Health & Social Care Lead at the UK Dementia Research Institute’s Care Research and Technology Centre. Sarah brings extensive experience as an occupational therapist and clinical researcher\, specialising in digital measures\, smart home technologies\, and the integration of wearable tech in daily dementia care. She will highlight the innovative UK Minder Project\, its implementation of wearable tech (like SmartSocks)\, and discuss the practicalities\, challenges\, and immense opportunities in wearable and AI-driven healthcare. \nDiscussion Highlights: \n\nUK Minder Project: Introducing Minder and Minder Care\, their wearable technologies\, and ongoing research experiences.\nWearables in Dementia Care: Practical considerations including charging\, user compliance\, data privacy\, safety\, and device integration challenges.\nTechnology in Healthcare: Enhancing decision-making\, continuity of care\, and timely interventions through technology-enabled care.\nSmartSocks: How innovative wearable tech supports care through comfort\, actionable data insights\, and real-time monitoring.\n\nDon’t miss this insightful conversation exploring how wearable technologies and smart analytics can reshape dementia care—making it safer\, smarter\, and more compassionate. \n🔔 Set a reminder\, and join the conversation live!
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/livestream-wearables-dementia-research-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:YouTube Livestream
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