Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Location:
Time: 12:00pm Eastern
Title: Telerehab and Telewellness for People Aging with Disability
Speakers: Sutanuka Bhattacharjya, Ph.D., Georgia State University, Yi-An Chen, Ph.D., Georgia State University, Katherine Hsieh, Ph.D., Georgia State University, Elena Remillard, M.S., Georgia Tech
Abstract: Telerehab and Telewellness programs, delivered virtually via apps or videoconferencing, offer the convenience of participating from anywhere and can facilitate access to specialized content. These remote programs can be especially beneficial for people aging with disabilities who experience barriers to in-person programs (e.g., transportation). This session will highlight 4 innovative Telerehab and Telewellness solutions for older adults with long-term disabilities from RERC TechSAge, including: the Tele Tai Chi program - a Zoom-based, social, exercise program (Remillard); KeyStroke – an in-home music-based training app for individuals with stroke (Chen); DigiHand – a remote hand rehabilitation system that track movements and progress (Sanford); and a fall risk mHealth app for people with Multiple sclerosis MS (Hsieh). Speakers will engage participants in interactive discussion on the challenges and potential of virtual rehab and wellness for this population.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify key considerations for Telewellness programs to promote safety, technology support, social engagement and user experience of participants with mobility disabilities (Remillard)
2. Describe the current design and application of music-based training programs for stroke survivors, including how these programs support rehabilitation, improve motor function, and enhance recovery in a home setting. (Chen)
3. Identify methods for assessing self-report and objective rehab measures in a virtual setting (Sanford & Hsieh)
Primary topic area: AGE: Aging
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Presenter Bio:
Sutanuka Bhattacharjya, Ph.D.
Dr. Sutanuka Bhattacharjya is an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at Georgia State University. She researches rehabilitation technologies for health self-management.
Yi-An Chen, Ph.D.
Dr. Yi-An Chen is an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at Georgia State University. Her research focuses on upper extremity rehabilitation in individuals with neurological disorders.
Katherine Hsieh, Ph.D.
Dr. Katherine Hsieh is an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at Georgia State University. Her research focused on technology to support falls prevention among older adults.
Elena Remillard, M.S.
Elena Remillard, M.S. is a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on design and technology for aging and aging with disability.
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