Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/11/2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

#HASTalks is a seminar series curated by The Department of Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University.

Dr. Lillian Hung is the founder and head of IDEA lab (Innovation in Dementia & Aging) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research examines how technology and environment impact the care experiences of persons with dementia. She has expertise in patient-oriented research and knowledge translation. She is committed to facilitating connectivity between academia and practice, working collaboratively with interprofessional practitioners to find practical solutions to address pressing problems in care settings.

Empowering Care: Bridging Technology and Compassion in Transdisciplinary Collaboration

This talk highlights Dr. Lillian Hung’s innovative work at the UBC IDEA Lab, where older adults and students from diverse disciplines collaborate on technology and robotics research. Focused on achieving meaningful social impact, Dr. Hung’s team explores the potential of social robots and technology solutions to support health and well-being of older people and foster compassionate care. Through real-world insights and empirical studies, this session showcases how transdisciplinary engagement amplifies the voices of older adults, enriches student learning, and advances technology to empower compassionate care.

ALL are welcome to attend this FREE online session! Register for this event via Zoom.

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Please note: This session may be recorded. Please be aware that any materials entered, exchanged, or viewed by participants during the session may be recorded.