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Amazon Echos & Animatronic Pets: Tools to Decrease Social Isolation in Older Adults and Support for Caregivers

Event Type
Professional Development
Sponsor
Social Work
Date
Nov 22, 2024   12:00 - 1:00 pm  
Cost
$10 for CEUs, FREE without CEUs
Registration
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Contact
Amy Frederick
E-Mail
aeweber2@illinois.edu
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November 22, 2024
12:00-1:00pm CST
1.0 CEU for LCSW/LSW And LCPC/LPC
$10 for CEs, free for no CEs

Join local expert Laura Gallagher Watkin as she shares CRIS Health Aging’s innovative use of technology to combat social isolation, enhance digital literacy, and improve physical safety for older adults and support their caregiver’s lives as well. Laura will introduce specific tools used in CRIS interventions, including Amazon Echos, animatronic pets, and motion detection sensors. This session will cover key topics such as the effectiveness of these tools, decision-making in their implementation, funding sources, research collaborations, ethical considerations, and client experiences. Earn CEUs while exploring how these technologies are shaping the future of social work with aging populations.

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