Associate Prof. Wee is with Singapore University of Social Sciences, SR Nathan School of Human Development. He was with Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) from 2016 – Aug 2024. Until Jun 2024, he had also been a joint faculty and Director at the Geriatric Education and Research Institute, which he helped set up under the Health Ministry in 2014. Dr Wee is passionate and has been active in work to translate evidence into policy and practice to help people remain productive and maintain their health and function. He has also been involved in educating health and social care professionals through integrating learning, industry and community. His areas of interest include aged and integrated care, frailty, cognition and health, exercise and nutrition science, and health services research. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, some of the work being translated in acute and community health and social care.
International Conference on Gerontechnology 2024
Collaborating for the Future of Gerontechnology
Speakers
S R Nathan School of Human Development
Gerontechnology from Development to Market – Perspective from a Health Service Researcher
Technology innovation via products and services that addresses old people's ambitions and needs on the basis of scientific knowledge about ageing processes can improve the lives of older people and their caregivers. Gerontechnology, an interdisciplinary field that combines gerontology and technology, has seen significant development over the last decade and is poised for further innovation, application and growth. This presentation will share the development and evaluation of various technology for preventive and support care of older adults in Singapore context, and the lessons learnt from the perspective of a health service researcher. The technologies and applications to be discussed will include early stage (smart diaper, smart home, dementia caregiver app, heart rate variability monitoring) and commercialized (smart physical training, cognitive training with EEG feedback, technology for automated measures of physical function) products and services. Depending on tactical considerations of how and where to position their products and services for the market, technopreneurs need consider the necessary regulatory burden and scientific evidence requirement.
