Technology in Geriatric Care: Balancing Safety, Independence & Aging in Place

October 29, 2026

Technology in Geriatric Care: Balancing Safety, Independence & Aging in Place will explore how technology and home-based supports can help older adults remain safely and independently in their homes. Through a featured keynote and interactive case-based panel, participants will examine practical considerations including home modifications, caregiver needs, mobility, cognition, monitoring, and the balance between safety and personal independence.

Target Audience

Physicians

Learning Objectives

Identify technologies, home modifications, and monitoring strategies that can support older adults aging safely in place.
Evaluate factors such as mobility, cognition, caregiver needs, and home environment when balancing safety with independence.
Apply a patient-centered approach to real-world geriatric cases involving aging-in-place decisions.
Incorporate interprofessional perspectives into recommendations for older adults and their caregivers.
Develop practical strategies for using technology and home-based supports to promote independence while addressing safety concerns.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/14/2026
Course expires: 
11/12/2026
Event starts: 
10/29/2026 - 5:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/29/2026 - 8:30pm EDT
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Time

Duration

Agenda Item

5:30–6:15 pm

45 min

Registration, Exhibits & Networking

6:15–6:45 pm

30 min

PAGS-WD Business Meeting (Dinner Service Starts)

6:45–6:50 pm

5 min

Welcome & Program Introduction

6:50–7:30 pm

40 min

Featured Keynote Presentation – Pam Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA

7:30–8:10 pm

40 min

Interactive Case & Expert Panel: Safety vs. Independence: What Would You Recommend?

8:10–8:25 pm

15 min

Audience Q&A

8:25–8:30 pm

5 min

Closing Remarks & Takeaways

University Club
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania Geriatric Society-Western Division. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
 

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.75 Attendance
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