Technology and Dementia, a preconference to AAIC, will convene researchers and members of the industry interested in technology research and development, including mobile technology, home-based technology and social networking. Sessions explore various types of technologies as tools to support innovative study design in research and as interventions for persons living with dementia and their care partners. The program consists of invited speakers, as well as oral and poster presentations from submitted abstracts. A reception will follow for registered attendees.

Erica Dove, PhD student in the lab will be presenting her doctoral research into exergaming to reduce fall risk in people living with dementia at the Technology and Dementia preconference. Later she will join a panel of early career researchers speaking about The future of technology in dementia.