1. Implications of Rapidly Evolving Gerontechnologies for High Speed Networks Dr. Bill Kearns, Dr. James Fozard and Sean Barbeau University of South Florida FMHI - Department of Aging and Mental Health College of Arts & Sciences - School of Aging Studies College of Engineering - Center for Urban Transportation Research

2. 2 Goals for this track session Introduce the concept of Gerontechnology Heighten your awareness to our aging population boom and the challenges it poses Present the Gerontechnologies being developed today Showcase a technology designed to address cognitive disabilities Explain how networked Gerontechnologies present unprecedented opportunities for researchers, policymakers and care providers

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4. 4 Our Presenters Gerontechnology - Dr. James Fozard Travel Assistance Device - Sean Barbeau Gerontechnologies and High Speed Networking - Dr. Bill Kearns