About Us
Our research mission is to design and leverage technologies that promote quality of life throughout the aging process, with a focus on enhancing longevity and well-being. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and evidence-based research, we strive to develop interventions and strategies to support older adults to live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives, while maintaining autonomy and independence.
Develop and Integrate Assistive Technologies: Design and leverage innovative technologies that enhance the independence, mobility, and daily functioning of all persons, ultimately enhancing quality of life.
Address Loneliness and Social Isolation: Create solutions that foster social connections, reduce feelings of loneliness, and support well-being in older adults through digital platforms, smart environments, and community-driven tools.
Promote Healthy Aging: Conduct research on technological interventions that support physical, mental, social, and cognitive health with the scope of enhancing longevity through personalized, data-driven care systems.
Advance Accessibility and Usability: Ensure that all technologies are intuitive, user-friendly, and adaptable to the diverse needs of older populations, particularly those with varying levels of technological proficiency.
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with experts in fields such as gerontology, healthcare, engineering, psychology, and design to create comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions that improve quality of life.
Engage and Empower Communities: Actively involve older adults and community stakeholders in the design, development, and testing of technologies, ensuring that their needs, preferences, and feedback directly inform future innovations.
Evaluate Impact and Effectiveness: Continuously assess the effectiveness of technological interventions in improving quality of life, social connectedness, and longevity, using evidence-based methodologies to refine and optimize solutions.
Advocate for Policy and Societal Change: Contribute to the development of policies that support the integration of gerontechnology into healthcare systems and communities, ensuring equitable access and inclusion of older adults.