A Panel Discussion on Human Factors Considerations for Persons Aging-in-Place with Disability

Jenay M. Beer, Wendy A. Rogers, Jon A. Sanford, Elena T. Remillard, Carolyn Phillips, Margaret Campbell

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Abstract

Persons with disability are living longer and are at risk of experiencing greater disability as a result of additional age-related declines. These individuals, “aging with disability”, could benefit greatly from technology supports – if such supports are designed and developed with their capabilities and limitations in mind. To ensure technology interventions meet user requirements, it is important to identify and implement human factors considerations. This panel brings together leaders at the intersection of aging and disability research, who are members of TechSAge (Rehabilitation and Engineering Research Center on Technologies to Support Aging-in-Place for People with Long-Term Disabilities) – a multi-site, multi-disciplinary research collaboration aiming to understand the complex interaction between age-related changes and disability when designing and developing technology interventions. Specifically, the panel will address four overarching themes, integral to the success of TechSAge: (1) understanding user needs; (2) innovative environmental supports; (3) translational technology interventions; and (4) closing the gap between research and practice. This discussion will highlight the substantial research in the fields of aging and disability, yet emphasize the importance of bridging the gap between these two fields. Human factors, in particular, has potential to contribute much to this area of study, with the potential to improve the lives of older adults with disability wishing to remain longer in their homes of choice.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
PublisherSAGE Publishing
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9781713810407
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Event63rd International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, HFES 2019 - Seattle, United States
Duration: Oct 28 2019Nov 1 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Number1
Volume63
ISSN (Print)1071-1813

Conference

Conference63rd International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, HFES 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period10/28/1911/1/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics

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