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Companion Guide
Biohacking and
Gerontechnology (Queen's
University)
,GLPH 385
BIOHACKING AND GERONTECHNOLOGY
MODULE 04
GERONTECHNOLOGY AUTONOMY OR
CONTROL?
Please note: This course was designed to be interacted and engaged
with using the online modules. This Module Companion Guide is a
resource created to complement the online slides. If there is a
discrepancy between this guide and the online module, please refer
to the module.
How can you help protect the integrity and quality of your Queen’s
University course?
Do not distribute this Module Companion Guide to any students who
are not enrolled in GLPH 385 as it is a direct violation of the Academic
Integrity Policy of Queen’s University. Students found in violation can
face sanctions.
For more information, please visit
https://www.queensu.ca/academic- calendar/health-
sciences/bhsc/.
,MODULE 04 COMPANION GLPH
385
GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Module Assessments.............................................................................................................. 5
Active Learning Assignment: Popular Press Article............................................................6
Module Quizzes.................................................................................................................. 6
Course Icons........................................................................................................................... 6
Module Outline..................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 01: Gerontechnology and Aging in Place.................................................................... 8
Section 01: Gerontechnology and Aging in Place..................................................................8
Canada’s Changing Population........................................................................................................................8
Aging in Place......................................................................................................................... 8
Technology Use Among Older Adults.................................................................................... 9
Aging in Place: Social Connection through Technology........................................................10
Gerontechnological Solutions for Aging in Place.................................................................10
Question: Aging in Place with Gerontechnology...................................................................11
Example: AAL Systems......................................................................................................... 11
Video: Advances in A A L Systems........................................................................................ 12
AALSurveillance Systems and Acceptance........................................................................... 13
Hacking Traditional Supportive Technology.........................................................................14
Advantages of Hacking Traditional Tech: UPnRIDE..............................................................14
Global View of Gerontechnology........................................................................................... 15
Question: Global Perspective of Gerontechnology...............................................................16
Aging in Place for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.....................................................16
Gerontechnology: The Influence of Social Determinants of Health.....................................17
Ethical Considerations and Other Concerns........................................................................18
Question: Reflecting on Emerging Gerontechnology............................................................18
Feedback: Reflecting on Emerging Gerontechnology...........................................................18
Section 01: Summary............................................................................................................ 19
SECTION 02: Age-Tech, Wearables, and Independence............................................................20
Section 02: Age-Tech, Wearables, and Independence..........................................................20
Introduction to Facilitating Independence in Older Adults..................................................20
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Services for Future Older People..................................................................................... 23
Question: Challenges Associated with Age-Tech Services...................................................23
Wearable Devices................................................................................................................. 24
Video: Smart Watch and Falls............................................................................................... 24
Wearable Devices: Fitness Trackers..................................................................................... 24
Question: Wristbands........................................................................................................... 25
Next Generation Wearable: The Sensor Tattoo...................................................................25
Wearables for G P S Tracking............................................................................................... 26
Question: Wearables for Older and Younger Adults............................................................26
Ethical and Privacy Concerns with Wearable Devices.........................................................27
Section 02: Summary............................................................................................................ 27
SECTION 03: Social Participation through Technology.............................................................28
Section 03: Social Participation through Technology...........................................................28
Gerontechnology and Social Participation...........................................................................28
Convenient Gerontechnology: Apps.................................................................................... 28
Older Adults and Caregivers............................................................................................. 29
Aid with Visual Impairment............................................................................................... 30
Rideshare Apps................................................................................................................. 30
Internet-Based Gerontechnology: Volunteer Services.........................................................31
Voice-Activated Technology................................................................................................. 31
Social Robots: ElliQ............................................................................................................... 32
Features of ElliQ................................................................................................................ 33
Robopets............................................................................................................................... 33
Robot Dog Features.............................................................................................................. 33
Human-Animal Bond and RoboPets..................................................................................... 34
Video: Robot Pets versus Real Dogs..................................................................................... 35
Question: Artificial Companionship....................................................................................... 35
Virtual Reality for Older Adults............................................................................................. 36
Benefits of VR in Gerontechnology.................................................................................... 36
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Companion Guide
Biohacking and
Gerontechnology (Queen's
University)
,GLPH 385
BIOHACKING AND GERONTECHNOLOGY
MODULE 04
GERONTECHNOLOGY AUTONOMY OR
CONTROL?
Please note: This course was designed to be interacted and engaged
with using the online modules. This Module Companion Guide is a
resource created to complement the online slides. If there is a
discrepancy between this guide and the online module, please refer
to the module.
How can you help protect the integrity and quality of your Queen’s
University course?
Do not distribute this Module Companion Guide to any students who
are not enrolled in GLPH 385 as it is a direct violation of the Academic
Integrity Policy of Queen’s University. Students found in violation can
face sanctions.
For more information, please visit
https://www.queensu.ca/academic- calendar/health-
sciences/bhsc/.
,MODULE 04 COMPANION GLPH
385
GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Module Assessments.............................................................................................................. 5
Active Learning Assignment: Popular Press Article............................................................6
Module Quizzes.................................................................................................................. 6
Course Icons........................................................................................................................... 6
Module Outline..................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 01: Gerontechnology and Aging in Place.................................................................... 8
Section 01: Gerontechnology and Aging in Place..................................................................8
Canada’s Changing Population........................................................................................................................8
Aging in Place......................................................................................................................... 8
Technology Use Among Older Adults.................................................................................... 9
Aging in Place: Social Connection through Technology........................................................10
Gerontechnological Solutions for Aging in Place.................................................................10
Question: Aging in Place with Gerontechnology...................................................................11
Example: AAL Systems......................................................................................................... 11
Video: Advances in A A L Systems........................................................................................ 12
AALSurveillance Systems and Acceptance........................................................................... 13
Hacking Traditional Supportive Technology.........................................................................14
Advantages of Hacking Traditional Tech: UPnRIDE..............................................................14
Global View of Gerontechnology........................................................................................... 15
Question: Global Perspective of Gerontechnology...............................................................16
Aging in Place for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.....................................................16
Gerontechnology: The Influence of Social Determinants of Health.....................................17
Ethical Considerations and Other Concerns........................................................................18
Question: Reflecting on Emerging Gerontechnology............................................................18
Feedback: Reflecting on Emerging Gerontechnology...........................................................18
Section 01: Summary............................................................................................................ 19
SECTION 02: Age-Tech, Wearables, and Independence............................................................20
Section 02: Age-Tech, Wearables, and Independence..........................................................20
Introduction to Facilitating Independence in Older Adults..................................................20
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Services for Future Older People..................................................................................... 23
Question: Challenges Associated with Age-Tech Services...................................................23
Wearable Devices................................................................................................................. 24
Video: Smart Watch and Falls............................................................................................... 24
Wearable Devices: Fitness Trackers..................................................................................... 24
Question: Wristbands........................................................................................................... 25
Next Generation Wearable: The Sensor Tattoo...................................................................25
Wearables for G P S Tracking............................................................................................... 26
Question: Wearables for Older and Younger Adults............................................................26
Ethical and Privacy Concerns with Wearable Devices.........................................................27
Section 02: Summary............................................................................................................ 27
SECTION 03: Social Participation through Technology.............................................................28
Section 03: Social Participation through Technology...........................................................28
Gerontechnology and Social Participation...........................................................................28
Convenient Gerontechnology: Apps.................................................................................... 28
Older Adults and Caregivers............................................................................................. 29
Aid with Visual Impairment............................................................................................... 30
Rideshare Apps................................................................................................................. 30
Internet-Based Gerontechnology: Volunteer Services.........................................................31
Voice-Activated Technology................................................................................................. 31
Social Robots: ElliQ............................................................................................................... 32
Features of ElliQ................................................................................................................ 33
Robopets............................................................................................................................... 33
Robot Dog Features.............................................................................................................. 33
Human-Animal Bond and RoboPets..................................................................................... 34
Video: Robot Pets versus Real Dogs..................................................................................... 35
Question: Artificial Companionship....................................................................................... 35
Virtual Reality for Older Adults............................................................................................. 36
Benefits of VR in Gerontechnology.................................................................................... 36
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