Impact of Technology on Successful Aging

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ISBN: 9780826124036 | 0826124038
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 10/1/2003

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Florida State Univ., Tallahassee. Provides a detailed examination of changes in technology impacting individuals as they age. Emphasizes cultural aspects, as well as successful aging in terms of quality of life. Features commentaries written by experts in the field at the end of each chapter.

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Contributors	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Technology Design, Usability, and Aging: Human Factors Techniques and Considerations	p. 1
Commentary: Access, Motivation, Ability, Design, and Training: Necessary Conditions for Older Adult Success with Technology	p. 15
Commentary: Is It all About Aging? Technology and Aging in Social Context	p. 28
Human Factors and Aging: Identifying and Compensating for Age-related Deficits in Sensory and Cognitive Function	p. 42
Commentary: Aging Effects on Vision: Impairment, Variability, Self-Report, and Compensatory Change	p. 85
Commentary: Using Technology to Lower the Perceptual and Cognitive Hurdles of Aging	p. 100
The Impact of the Internet on Older Adults	p. 113
Commentary: Applying Research: The NIHSeniorHealth.gov Project	p. 134
Commentary: Social Aspects of Gerontechnology	p. 162
Assistive Technology	p. 177
Commentary: Next Steps in Home Modification and Assistive Technology Research	p. 188
Commentary: Assistive Technology: Potential and Preconditions of Useful Applications	p. 203
Impact of Everyday Technology in the Home Environment on Older Adults' Quality of Life	p. 215
Commentary: The Nested Context of Technology: A Response to Wahl and Mollenkopf	p. 242
Commentary: Gerontechnology and the Home Environment	p. 251
Technology and the Promise of Independent Living for Adults: A Cognitive Perspective	p. 262
Commentary: Technology as Environmental Support for Older Adults' Daily Activities	p. 290
Commentary: Using Technology to Foster Engagement and Improve Health in Elderly Persons	p. 306
Author Index	p. 321
Subject Index	p. 331
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