Technologies to Support Aging among People with Long-Term Disabilities
ISG 2026 World Conference Highlights
TechSAge had a big presence at the International Society for Gerontechnology 15th World Conference in Vancouver, Canada this March. Jon Sanford delivered a keynote address and several team members gave presentations on topics including digital literacy, technology solutions to support caregivers, and robotics.
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Featured Article: A Virtual Tai Chi Intervention for Older Adults with Mobility Disabilities: Results from a Single-Arm Clinical Trial
Telewellness programs can expand exercise and social opportunities for older adults with mobility disability. The TechSAge Tele Tai Chi clinical trial assessed whether an evidence-based program tai chi program was feasible and acceptable when delivered virtually with a social component. Primary outcome measures were physical activity and social connectedness. Sixty older adults with long-term mobility disability participated in an 8-week virtual program. The virtual translation was feasible, rated as acceptable and enjoyable by participants, and was associated with increases in physical activity and social participation. Read the full open-access article by Tracy Mitzner, Elena Remillard, Kara Mumma, and Michael Boyce.
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Staff Spotlight: Jehanna De Los Reyes
Jehanna De Los Reyes is an undergraduate student in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at Illinois. She is a research assistant on User Needs project, supporting work to better understand the needs of older workers with disabilities. She is actively involved with online survey development. Her research interests include health technology and behavioral health. She plans to pursue further medical education. Fun fact: Jehanna loves spending her free time working on large jigsaw puzzles, both online and in person!
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TechSAge research is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR Grant #90REGE0021)
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