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Growing
Worldwide
Interest
in
Gerontechnology
Gerontechnology
is
enjoying
surging
interest
worldwide,
driven
by
the
governments
awakening
to
the
near-term
realities
of
managing
the
care
needs
of
large
segments
of
their
aging
populations.
This
was
in
great
evidence
recently
in
Asia
where
members
of
ISG’s
Executive
Committee
delivered
keynote
speeches
at
both
the
opening
ceremonies
of
the
new
Gerontechnology
program
entitled
“Jockey
Club
Smart
Aging
Hub”
at
the
Department
of
Biomedical
Engineering
at
Hong
Kong
Polytechnic
University
in
late
October
and
at
the
second
International
Gerontechnology
Expo
and
Forum,
organized
by
Korean
Chapter
President
Prof.
Yeong-Ran
Park
in
Seoul,
Korea
and
held
at
Kintex,
which
followed
the
opening
of
the
Smart
Aging
Hub
by
just
a
few
short
weeks.
By
all
indications
both
events
were
a
great
successes.
Grand
Master
James
L.
Fozard
delivered
a
keynote
address
at
the
IGEF
in
Korea,
as
did
members
of
the
ISG
Executive
Committee.
More
information
on
these
events
may
be
found
in
this
newsletter
in
the
summaries
of
recent
Sinophone
Chapter
and
Korean
Chapter
activities.
Interest
in
new
ISG
chapter
formation
is
strong,
with
new
inquiries
arriving
from
nations
on
the
Pacific
Rim.
Indeed
it
is
a
great
time
to
be
working
in
Gerontechnology!
As
2018
draws
to
a
close,
ISG
is
well
positioned
to
continue
to
expand
and
address
worldwide
interest
in
Gerontechnology
through
the
creation
of
new
chapters
and
international
conferences
and
master
classes.
We
wish
all
of
our
members
a
wonderful
holiday
season
and
a
prosperous
new
year.
Sincerely,
prof.
dr.
Kearns
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Introducing Sebastiaan Peek as our new Treasurer
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Sebastiaan, how did you get
involved
in
ISG?
My
PhD
supervisor
at
that
time
(Prof.
dr.
Eveline
Wouters)
advised
me
to
visit
an
ISG
conference.
When was
your
first
ISG
conference?
My
first
conference
was
in
2012,
in
Eindhoven.
I
also
visited
the
conferences
in
2014,
2016
and
2018.
What
lessons
could
you
take
home
from
the
conferences?
To
me,
the
best
conferences
are
a
mix
of:
(1) Meeting
people
who
research
the
same
questions,
but
from
a
different
angle;
(2) Seeing
surprising
research
on
other
questions,
that
broadens
my
view;
I
think
that
the
ISG
conferences
have
been
very
successful
in
delivering
both!
What
was
your
thesis
about?
My
PhD
thesis
is
titled:
Understanding
technology
acceptance
by
older
adults
who
are
aging
in
place:
a
dynamic
perspective.
I
was
lucky
enough
to
have
been
able
to
conduct
longitudinal
qualitative
field
research
on
how
independent-living
older
adults
acquire
and
use
technologies
over
time.
As
such,
my
project
did
not
focus
on
implementing
technologies.
Instead,
it
focused
on
understanding
dynamics
in
older
adult’s
lives,
and
on
how
these
affect
initial
and
sustained
use.
I
have
created
several
conceptual
frameworks
that
capture
my
findings.
My
thesis
can
be
downloaded
from
https://sebastiaanpeek.nl/
What
were
the
key-findings
relevant
to
ISG?
Due
to
how
research
funding
is
organized,
we
are
accustomed
to
conducting
(mostly
cross-sectional)
research
on
how
one
type
of
technology
is
accepted.
Because
of
this,
we
are
really
missing
the
bigger
picture!
I
think
that
we
as
researchers
need
better
understand
contexts
in
which
technologies
are
used,
and
how
these
develop
over
time.
Aging
is
complex,
dynamic
and
personal.
We
need
approaches
that
harness
complexity,
are
sensitive
to
developments
over
time,
and
embrace
individuality.
What
is
your
perspective
on
ISG
in
the
future?
I
have
to
say
I
am
a
bit
worried
about
ISG’s
future.
On
the
one
hand,
these
are
great
times
to
be
conducting
research
on
the
nexus
of
aging
and
technology.
I
feel
that
our
research
is
valued
by
society,
and
is
very
interesting
to
be
involved
in
due
to
its
interdisciplinary
nature.
On
the
other
hand,
I
am
concerned
about
the
ISG’s
population
age
pyramid,
which
is
skewed
to
the
bottom
and
to
the
top.
For
the
sake
of
ISG’s
future,
we
need
to
be
able
to
engage
more
‘mid
level’
researchers.
I
also
feel
that
the
conferences
could
be
more
interactive.
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Brazil chapter
Workshop
Robotics:
On
October
15,
a
Robotics
Workshop
for
older
adults
was
held.
The
workshop
was
developed
by
Supera
Parque
Tecnológico
in
partnership
with
the
Brazilian
Society
of
Gerontechnology.
The
goal
is
to
bring
the
community
of
all
ages
closer
to
robotics
and
its
everyday
solutions.
The
workshop
involved
building
a
robot
and
simple
notion
of
programming
on
the
computer.
For
your
information,
we
created
small
videos
(up
to
1
minute)
to
be
shared
by
Instagram,
Facebook
and
SBGTec
website.
In
them,
specialists
will
deal
with
specific
issues
in
order
to
broaden
the
dissemination
and
knowledge
about
the
themes
of
Gerontechnology.
Look
us
up
on
Instagram
Dutch-Flemish chapter
Welcoming
YOSHIKI
TSUCHIDA
at
the
University
of
Applied
Sciences
in
the
Netherlands
(Physiotherapist
/
Nagoya
university
Graduate
school
of
Medicine
(Master)
/
Japan)
I
am
Yoshiki,
from
Nagoya
Japan.
This
is
the
second
year
since
I
became
a
physiotherapist
in
Japan
and
entered
to
Nagoya
university
graduate
school
of
master
course.
In
Japan,
I
did
research
about
the
effects
of
prevention
program
for
elderly
as
a
full
time
graduate
student
while
I
engaged
in
home-visit
rehabilitation
for
elderly
as
a
part
time
job.
From
the
middle
of
October
to
the
end
of
the
December,
I
am
traveling
in
Europe
to
learn
about
elderly
care
service
and
technology.
On
this
November,
I
stayed
in
Utrecht.
I
joined
the
research
project
about
healthcare
technology
for
elderly
care
in
prof.
dr.
Helianthe
Kort
research
group.
This
research
group
has
its
focus
on
useful
technology
for
actual
care
and
play
a
role
of
bridge
between
research
and
practice.
That
was
the
reason
why
I
chose
this
research
group.
During
my
stay,
I
did
research
on
smartwatch.
The
objective
of
this
research
was
to
confirm
the
accuracy
of
smartwatch
to
measure
physical
activity
and
sleep
by
comparing
with
a
conventional
device.
At
the
same
time,
I
went
to
several
hospitals
and
long-term
care
facilities.
I
learn
a
lot
by
seeing
the
difference
between
Dutch
and
Japanese
care
facilities.
I
spent
a
very
meaningful
and
enjoyable
time
in
Utrecht.
The
Dutch
elderly
care
service
and
health
care
technology
have
possibilities
to
improve
the
Japanese
elderly
care.
I
would
like
to
keep
this
connection
in
future.
I
really
appreciate
students
who
joined
my
research,
my
coordinator
Ms.
Saida,
my
supervisor
Dr.
Sigrid,
professor
Helianthe
and
everyone
who
supported
me.
German-Austrian-Suisse chapter
Upcoming
event!
Second
Gerontechnology
Conference
hosted
by
the
German
Chapter.
So
wonderful
to
learn
that
President
Harald
Kunemund
(Harald),
will
soon
be
offering
their
second
Gerontechnology
conference
in
the
German
chapter
-
Congratulations!!
Conference
Ageing
and
Living
in
Place
Theme:
"Opportunities
and
risks
in
the
face
of
modern
technology(s)
and
technologies"
The
conference
will
take
place
in
Switzerland,
so
please
stay
tuned
to
receive
all
the
information
necessary
so
that
you
can
prepare
for
this
upcoming
event.
Or visit
the
website for
more
information.
Korean chapter
The
Senior
Living
&
Welfare
Expo
(IGEF
2018)
was
held
by
the
Korean
Chapter
"An
honorable
and
memorable
experience
for
all
members
of
the
ISG
Korea
and
KAPASS
and
other
participants".
The
Korean
ISG
Chapter
presented
this
exciting
event
in
Seoul,
Korea
on
November
8
–
10,
2018
at
the
SENDEX,
Seoul's
massive
conference
center.
Keynote
addresses
at
IGEF
were
delivered
by
Grand
Master
James
L.
Fozard,
and
by
ISG
President
William
Kearns,
in
addition
to
Korean
Chapter
President
Park
and
colleagues
and
stakeholders
in
the
Korean
gerontechnology
community.
Technology
development
for
meeting
the
needs
of
our
expanding
older
populations
is
a
very
hot
topic,
and
the
nations
of
Asia
are
dedicating
significant
resources
to
Gerontechnology
development
as
a
means
to
mitigate
potentially
severe
economic
consequences
for
the
care
and
support
of
older
adults.
North-America
chapter
Walter
Boot,
who
was
co-program
chair
for
ISG2018,
is
the
new
chair
of
GSA's
Technology
and
Aging
interest
group.
The
interest
group
meets
face-to-face
during
GSA's
annual
meetings
and
provides
an
opportunity
for
members
to
interact
year
round
via
GSA
Connect,
an
online
networking
platform.
For
further
information
about
the
interest
group
contact
Dr.
Walter
Boot,
Dept.
of
Psychology,
Florida
State
University.
Sinophone
chapter
Gerontechnology
has
been
active
in
Hong
Kong!
Jockey
Club
Smart
Ageing
Hub
Opening
Ceremony
&
Symposium
by
The
Hong
Kong
Polytechnic
University
took
place
October
27
this
Saturday.
ISG
was
represented
by
Professor
William
Kearns,
current
President
of
the
ISG,
Professor
Andrew
Sixsmith,
former
president
of
the
ISG,
and
Professor
Yeh-Liang
Hsu,
Editor-in-Chief
of
Gerontechnology.
The Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit
(GIES)
2018,
the
2nd
year
of
this
event,
was
held
successfully
from
November
22~25
at
Hong
Kong
Convention
and
Exhibition
Center.
ISG
was
represented
by
Professor
Yeh-Liang
Hsu,
Editor-in-Chief
of
Gerontechnology.
This
event
has
received
overwhelming
and
positive
response
from
the
public
and
different
concerned
sectors,
and
recorded
over
50,000
attendees
within
the
four
days.
Student
chapter
My
name
is
Johanna
Birkland
and
I
am
excited
to
be
the
mentor
to
the
International
Society
of
Gerontechnology
Student
Chapter!
I
chose
to
become
a
mentor
to
the
Student
Chapter
because
my
involvement
in
the
ISG
as
a
student
helped
to
shape
my
career.
In
2011,
I
helped
to
start
the
Student
Chapter
of
ISG
with
several
student
colleagues,
now
professors
and
researchers.
We
still
read,
review,
and
collaborate
together.
In
fact,
my
last
presentation
at
ISG
was
with
a
colleague
I
met
through
the
student
chapter!
I am currently an assistant professor in
Communication
Studies
at
Bridgewater
College
(USA).
I
study
how
older
adults
use
existing
Information
and
Communication
Technologies
(ICTs)
in
their
everyday
lives.
My
Ph.D.
is
in
Information
Studies
(Syracuse
University,
USA).
For
the
upcoming
year,
I
would
like
to
support
the
students
in
reinvigorating
the
chapter,
and
in
particular,
in
helping
students
to
network
through
the
chapter
itself.
I
envision
the
chapter
as
a
place
where
you
can
present
your
current
work,
get
feedback,
and
make
connections.
If
you
are
interested
in
the
student
chapter,
please
let
me
know!
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Join our
ISG
Community
and
stay
well
informed
by
joining
us
on:
Facebook
Twitter
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Long-Term Care Aging-in-Place Conference - 2019
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The Long
Term
Care
Alliance
for Aging-in-Place
is
an
inter-disciplinary
meeting
point
for
all
relevant
stakeholders,
to
scrutinize
present
and
future
forecasted
needs
of
aging
boomers
and
answer
the
challenges
ahead.
Many
older
people,
active
or
frail,
will
choose
to
age
at
home
rather
than
in
institutionalized
facilities,
for
financial,
emotional
and
cognitive
reasons.
Future
solutions
must
answer
medical,
monitoring,
service,
social,
emotional,
functional
and
cognitive
needs
in
individualized
manners.
It
will
create
disruptive
business,
financial,
regulatory
and
logistics
paradigms.
The first interdisciplinary conference devoted to
Aging
In
Place
will
take
place
on
February
28th
2019
in
Florence,
Italy.
Please
confirm
your
attendance
by
registering
on
https://ltc-a.org/
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The 12th ISG World Conference - 2020
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SAVE THE
DATE
for the 12th ISG World Conference * 18 - 20 May
Clarion
Hotel,
Trondheim,
Norway
Address: Brattørkaia
1,
Trondheim,
Norway
The
local
committee
informed
us
that
the
International
Master
Classes
are
scheduled
on
21st
and
22nd,
May
2020.
Participating
students
can
apply
for
a
Travel
Grant
at
the
Herman
Bouma
Foundation for Gerontechnology, http://gerontechnologie.nl/grants/
Theme: "Measures to Achieve
Better
Quality
of
Life
and
Active
Healthy
Ageing"
Hosted by SINTEF and supported by the ISG members
of
the
Nordic
Countries.
For
more
information
visit:
https://www.sintef.no/ISG2020
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Grant application opportunity
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The
Herman
Bouma
fund
for
Gerontechnology
Foundation
offers
support
to "young",
promising
researchers
in
the
area
of
Gerontechnology
with
yearly
grants
for
travelling
or
research
scholarships.
Interested?
For
more
information:
http://gerontechnologie.nl/grants
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Recent publications by
ISG-members:
Huisman,
E.R.C.M.,
Appel-Meulenbroek
H.A.J.A.,
Kort
H.S.M.
A
structural
approach
for
the
redesign
of
a
small-scale
care
facility
as
a
guideline
for
decision
makers.
1-12.
doi:10.1080/17508975.2018.1493569.
ISSN:
1750-8975.
(Print)
1756-6932
(Online).
17
july
2018.
Journal
homepage:
http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tibi20
Van
Hoof,
J.,
Kazak,
J.,
Perek-Białas,
J.,
&
Peek,
S.
(2018).
The
challenges
of
urban
ageing:
Making
cities
age-friendly
in
Europe.
International
journal
of
environmental
research
and
public
health,
15(11),
2473.
MDPI
AG.
Retrieved
from
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15112473
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If you are
not
yet
a
member
of
the
International
Society
for
Gerontechnology
and
would
like
to
join
a
dynamic
community
of
professionals
dedicated
to
creating
advanced
technologies
to
support
living
well
to
a
great
age,
then
click
here. By
becoming
an
ISG
member
you
automatically
get
full
access
to
the
latest
research
published
in
our
international
journal,
Gerontechnology,
and
you
will
realize
significant
savings
when
you
register
to
attend
our
ISG
World
Conferences
held
around
the
globe.
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