A retired mechanical engineer specializing in product and process design, Howie Baum will share some new health technologies for older adults. 1. Activity and behavior tracking—assistive technologies; 2. Health monitoring—smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more; 3. Virtual telehealth platforms—medication management, remote patient monitoring; 4. Smart home devices for safe use of appliances, the environment, and security systems; 5. Voice-activated devices—apps and resources to help seniors stay connected and confident in using modern technology and enjoying it for entertainment. Baum received the OLLI Stephen Appel excellence in teaching award.

Moderator: Howie Baum