Erin Byrne presents

Living Well with Technology

Saturday, August 26th
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Guy Mason Recreation Center
Free!

Erin Byrne is an enthusiastic educator and training professional particularly passionate about bolstering the cognition and technological skills of older adults through the implementation of innovative, unique programs.

Technology can be so frustrating and even more so if you have physical or cognitive limitations. This session will review the many ways you can help yourself and your family use existing everyday technologies - with much less frustration - to improve the quality of life. Intelligent assistants such as the Amazon Echo and Apple's Siri can help keep you connected with simple voice commands.

TechMoxie will discuss how we have used these devices with great success to help clients with physical limitations such as Parkinson's or cognitive impairment. Voice commands are often much easier (and less frustrating) than navigating the many layers of a smartphone app or computer. Learn ways to use intelligent assistants to use their voice to send text messages, make phone calls, turn lights on/off, unlock doors, listen to radio and even play audio books.

The Amazon Echo can also allow family members to place calls directly into their family member's Echo - a great way to check up on a loved one who may not always answer the phone. And the devices can even be controlled from distant locations (imagine a family member adding photos to a device sitting on your kitchen counter). We will also discuss privacy considerations that may impact your clients and families.