Technology: A means for enhancing the independence and connectivity of older people

Herman Bouma, Sara J. Czaja, Hiroyuki Umemuro, Wendy A. Rogers, Richard Schulz, Sri Hastuti Kurniawan

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Abstract

The focus of this panel will be on aging and technology. The intent is to demonstrate how technology can be used to help older adults remain independent, productive and connected to family, friends, resources and services. Actual examples, using a variety of formats, of the types of difficulties older people encounter when they confront technical systems will be provided. Interview data from older people regarding their experiences with technology will also be presented. Finally, suggestions for needed research and design solutions will be discussed. The overall intent of the panel is to energize the HCI community to focus on issues relevant to aging and technology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationExtended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2004
Pages1580-1581
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2004 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: Apr 24 2004Apr 29 2004

Publication series

NameConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings

Other

OtherConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2004
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period4/24/044/29/04

Keywords

  • Aging
  • Caregiving
  • Communication
  • Design
  • Domonics
  • Gerontechnology
  • Healthcare

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

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