Older adults learning technology in an intergenerational program: Qualitative analysis of areas of technology requested for assistance.
Adults 65 and older are adapting to technology at a slower rate compared to the overall population. Research has shown that programs can assist older adults in learning and embracing technology. However, little information exists about what specific forms of technology older adults are interested in...
| Publicado en: | Gerontechnology Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 97 - 108 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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International Society for Gerontechnology
2019
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