Faculty from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences shared their expertise at the fourth Senior Living and Post-Acute Care Innovation Summit, an event focused on how technology and research are transforming aging and care.
Joined by Yu Sun, PhD, professor in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing; Debra Dobbs, PhD, professor and director in the School of Aging Studies; Michelle Arnold, PhD, AuD, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Hongdao Meng, MPH, PhD, professor in the School of Aging Studies; and Lindsay Peterson, PhD, assistant research professor in the School of Aging Studies, presented about the work of the Center for Innovation, Technology, and Aging (CITA) at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ â€” an interdisciplinary initiative uniting 37 faculty across seven colleges.
CITA aims to develop AI- and technology-driven solutions to support people living with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and other conditions, while easing the burden on family and professional caregivers.
Hosted in collaboration with the Florida Senior Living Association and held at the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ St. Petersburg, the Senior Living and Post-Acute Care Innovation Summit drew leaders from across the state for a day of learning and collaboration focused on advancing care for older adults.