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Organizer: Sunkyo Kwon, Ph.D.	Institute for Health Sciences, Technical University Berlin, Germany
"Virtual Settings, Real Settings and Communities: Bridging Theory and Gerontechnology"
Participants: K. A. Smyth & J. H. Rose; University Alzheimer Center and Div. of Geriatric Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 12200 Fairhill Rd. Cleveland, OH 44120; "Implementing Ongoing Self-Help Groups and Support Groups On Line" D. Lansdale; Stanford Faculty Development Program, School of Medicine, Stanford University; "Bursting Bubbles, Building Bridges" J. Hammel; University of Illinois at Chicago, Depts. of Occupational Therapy & Disability and Human Development, Chicago, IL 60612; "Technology and the Environment: Adaptive Tools for Sustaining Long-Term Communities of Living for Aging People with Disabilities and Social Supports" [WITHDRAWN] H. Mollenkopf1, S. Wurm2 & H.-W. Wahl1; 1The German Centre for Research on Ageing at the University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, 2Berlin Institute for Social Research, Berlin; "Technology as a New Environmental Challenge in Old Age: Proactivity, Docility or Both?" Discussant: S. Kwon, Institute for Health Sciences, Technical University Berlin, FRG
The field of technology and aging represents a major domain of research and practice to demonstrate the linkage between theory and practice. The main aim of this symposium is to demonstrate how theoretical concepts and models can be linked in gerontechnology based on examples from current research. Analyses from the theoretical literature are presented and how they are being implemented in computer-mediated self-help groups and support groups, as well as in program development for building virtual communities targeted at helping frail elderly. Further, theoretical approaches and their practical utility are being discussed with respect to their role in interacting with technology in groups of elderly with developmental disabilities, and community-living elderly in their domestic settings.   Saturday, 18 November 2000 08:30 - 10:00 hs Maryland C
Here is the link to the symposium abstracts.

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Organizer: K. Victor Ujimoto, Ph.D.	Department of Sociology & Anthropology and Centre for Information Technology Research, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada.
"Technology and Aging: Recent Developments in Teaching and Learning"
Participants: D. Burdick; Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; "Technology and Aging in the General Studies Curriculum: Reaching Future Workers in Diverse Professions" R. Novak; California State University, Northridge, California; "A Mentor-Student Relationship Via the Internet" [WITHDRAWN] R. Morgan Jr.; Spry Foundation, Washington, D.C.; "How Older Adults Learn" Discussants: A. Bucur; UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1687 [WITHDRAWN] S. Kwon; Technical University Berlin, Institute for Health Sciences, Germany
Different types of technology and methodologies are currently employed to link research results to the teaching and learning of gerontology. In this symposium, the lessons learned from previous experience and current education will be discussed from three different perspectives: curriculum development for diverse student groups, the management of information technology for effective mentor student interaction, and the older adult learning perspective. The application of appropriate technologies to the teaching and learning aspects of gerontological education will be described in terms of both successes and what to avoid.   Saturday, 18 November 2000 15:30: - 17:00 hs Virginia B
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Organizer: Mary H. Parker, Ph.D.	MKHP Associates, L.L.C., 112 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
"Assistive Technology Showcase: Opportunities for Food and Growth"
Participants: C. A. Holmes; Seniors Research Group, Livonia, MI 48152; "Opinions About Assistive Technology Products Among Older Americans" [WITHDRAWN] D. M. Kutzik & A. P. Glascock; Center for Applied Neurogerontology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104; "Integrating Behavioral Informatics into a Comprehensive TeleCare System" M. H Parker; MKHP Associates, LLC, 112 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; "Comparison of Older Consumers in Two Experiments to Develop Monitoring Equipment to Detect Falls" Discussants: Sunkyo Kwon; Technical University Berlin, Institute for Health Sciences, Berlin, Germany Douglas McConatha, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Assistive technology targeted to older consumers is a growing area of research and business development. Questions arise about how to best develop new technology to meet the needs of an aging population. This symposium brings together market research and practical experience in developing analogous technologies to assist older adults with activities of daily living and safety issues. How do older adults perceive assistive devices and other technology developed to assist them? Which comes first--the technology that then is adapted to the need or the need for which a technological solution is then formulated.   Sunday, 19 November 2000 10:30 - 12:00 hs Harding
Here is the link to the symposium abstracts.

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Organizer: Sunkyo Kwon, Ph.D.	Institute for Health Sciences, Technical University Berlin, Germany
"Technology and Aging: Cognition, Real-Life Implications and Applications"
Participants: G. W. Rebok & P. M. Keyl; Department of Mental Hygiene, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 and Department of Emergency Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205 S. Kwon1, D. Sowarka2 & K. M. Neher3; 1Institute for Health Sciences, Technical University Berlin, FRG, 2German Centre of Gerontology, M.-v.-Richthofen-Str. 2, 12101 Berlin, FRG, 3German Alzheimer Association, Brandenburg N. Charness & P. Holley; Psychology, Department, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL< Discussants: R. W. Morrell; The Practical Memory Institute, 2112 Sahalea Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20905 K. V. Ujimoto; Dept. Sociology & Anthropology and Centre of Families, Work and Wellbeing, University of Guelph, Canada
Both in research and practice of technology and aging, age-associated changes such as in perception and cognition need to be taken into account -- as independent variables ("the devices") as well as dependent variables ("the outcomes" or, boldly, "the success"). This symposium has been organized particularly as a discussion platform, with presentations coming from very different fields: Driving ability of early-dementia individuals, the impact of technological and non-technological housing features on cognitive changes, and appropriate input modalities for computers. Despite this heterogeneity, there are basically two underlying approaches to the theme: Technology as a helpful tool, and technology as an obstacle to everyday functioning. The superordinate issue is: humans should not have to adapt to technology -- technology should be adapted to the individual. To which extent this is feasible, given age-related change and age-prevalent disease will be a core question addressed.   Monday, 20 November 2000 10:45 - 12:15 hs Wilson C
Here is the link to the symposium abstracts.

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Conveners: Sunkyo Kwon, Ph.D.1, K. Victor Ujimoto, Ph.D. 2 & Alexander Bucur3	1Technical University Berlin, Germany; 2University of Guelph, Canada; 3UCLA, School of Medicine, USA
Business Meeting of the GSA Formal Interest Group - Technology & Aging
Contents:   This year's group meeting will feature a business meeting followed by an open reception.   The agenda will include introduction to GSA's Formal Interest Group "Technology & Aging" topics for the coming year(s), symposia, workshops, group activities, collaborative projects, publication plans. The reception -- starting at 18:00 hs -- has graciously been sponsored by Eldervision; Pennsylvania Health Care Association and Center for Assisted Living Management; SeniorThinking.com, the West Chester University of Pennsylvania Gerontology Center, Gerotech Corporation, the Practical Memory Institute, the Older Adults, Health Information, and the World Wide Web, Second Biennial National Conference, Hosted by SPRY Foundation in cooperation with the National Institutes of Health and other public and private organizations, February 26 - 28, 2001, Natcher Center, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland and the International Conference on Technology and Aging, September 12 - 14, 2001, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Ontario, Canada.   Words of our sponsors will be presented at the end of the business meeting. The session will be adjourned by a GSA-TAG member.   Hot: Internet videos of participants and sponsors' representatives at the GSA-TAG reception 2000!   Concrete activities and plans will further be discussed at GSA-TAG's informal postconference meeting and online via our mailing list.   Saturday, 18 November 2000 18:00 - 20:00 hs Park Tower Suite 8209

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Events of Related Interest	Organized by Members of GSA-TAG or Associated with Technology and Aging
"List of Related Events"
Events Please see the list of the events that we have selected to help you organize your GSA 2000 conference schedule.
The importance and relevance of technology for the elderly becomes even more crystal-clear when perusing this year's GSA program. Technology is everywhere and the impressingly large number of contributions in this field attests to the fact that TAG is an applied subdiscipline of gerontology that is impossible to ignore.
Here is the link to more detailled information.

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Sponsor: GSA-TAG	Organized by Sunkyo Kwon, Douglas McConatha, Roger Morrell
"Informal Post-Conference Meeting"
Participants: Open to all GSA-TAG members and interested professionals & researchers.
Although the mailing list of GSA-TAG works very well, there is always some need to discuss matters IRL (=in real life). We will continue to discuss the agenda of the business meeting in-depth with the goal to improve effectiveness and efficiency of GSA-TAG activities.   Tuesday, 21 November 2000 12:15 hs Harry's Pub at the Marriott Wardman Hotel on the last day of the conference.

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