Technology Try Out: How Everyday Digital Technology can Transform the Lives of Older Adults

What’s on offer?

 A drop-in technology day organised by researchers from the University of Hertfordshire and the Alzheimer’s Society in Peterborough, offering people with dementia and their carers the opportunity to make the best of their device.

What’s it about?

Digital technology, like mobile phones, tablets and the internet, can transform the lives of older adults. But we have learnt that there are many who are unsure of what these technologies can add to their lives and how they can get started. The event will be hosted at the Peterborough Dementia Resource Centre and supported by AbilityNet and volunteers from the health and social care department at University Centre Peterborough. People with dementia and carers are encouraged to bring their own device and volunteers will support them with their individual needs. Researchers and volunteers will also showcase apps and websites that support social wellbeing.

Who’s leading the event?

Leisha O'Brien, University of Hertfordshire: writer and researcher in public health, clinical trials, health, social care and third sector community-based environments

Open to

Adults - specifically older people with dementia  and their carers.

Of particular interest to

The event organisers wish to direct this workshop to a specific audience, older people with dementia, who are the focus of the current work package for the DiTSoW study that the ESRC IAA award at the University of Hertfordshire is supporting.

Event Booking details

Attendance is restricted. This is an open event for people with dementia and carers who are already accessing the Peterborough Dementia Resource Centre.

However, if you live in Peterborough and have dementia, are worried about having dementia, or are caring for someone with dementia, you are welcome to come along too. Please contact Leisha l.obrien3@herts.ac.uk to book a place.