Technology in care: balancing benefits and challenges
March 19 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Introducing new technologies like virtual reality and social robots in long-term care brings both opportunities and challenges. While these tools can enhance engagement, emotional support and wellbeing, they also raise ethical and practical concerns such as access, staff training and resident acceptance. This presentation shares useful insights and discusses practical tips from real-world examples on how technology can be used effectively and responsibly in everyday care.
Presenters
Lillian Hung, RN PhD
Canada Research Chair in Senior Care
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
University of British Columbia Vancouver
Mario, Patient Partner
Free and open to the public – Everyone is welcome
A 12th annual Okanagan Embrace Aging event co-supported by Beem Credit Union; Interior Health; and the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention
