AGE-WELL Webinar: A Standards-Based Approach to Inclusive, Secure, and Scalable Innovation

Описание: As Canada’s aging population grows, AgeTech solutions are increasingly used to support older adults in aging safely and independently at home. However, the lack of clear and consistent standards remains a key barrier to adoption, trust, and scalability.

This webinar presents findings from a CSA-published research report that examined the current landscape of AgeTech standards and guidelines through a systematic review of academic and grey literature, complemented by expert consultations.

Speakers will discuss key gaps and opportunities across four priority areas: inclusive design and accessibility, ethics, privacy and security, integration and interoperability, and data governance. The session will conclude with evidence-informed recommendations and a strategic discussion on how standards can support innovation, implementation, and real-world impact in the AgeTech ecosystem.

By attending this webinar, you will:

• Understand the current landscape of AgeTech standards and guidelines relevant to aging in place, based on evidence from academic literature, grey literature, and expert consultation

• Identify key gaps and challenges in existing standards related to inclusive design, ethics and privacy, interoperability, and data governance.

• Explore evidence-informed recommendations for future standards development that can better support older adults, caregivers, innovators, and health systems

Speakers:

Dr. Shahabeddin Abhari is a researcher in digital health, health informatics, and AgeTech. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Manitoba.

Dr. Courtney Genge is a health services and policy researcher with a strong focus on supporting older adults. She is currently a Program Advisor with the Aging in Place Challenge Program at the National Research Council of Canada.

Gaya Bin Noon is a PhD candidate in Public Health Sciences and the Lab Manager of the Ubiquitous Health Technology Lab at the University of Waterloo.