The changing face of aging: Characteristics of older adult user groups.
Introduction Technology is constantly evolving and changing with new systems and applications continually emerging. For example, there will be continual developments in artificial intelligence and virtual reality systems. The Internet of Things will promote the integration of technology applications...
| Publicado en: | Gerontechnology Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 115 - 125 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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International Society for Gerontechnology
2020
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=144595829&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 144595829 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 15691101 904R jtl: Gerontechnology issn: 15691101 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: 2020 vid: 19 iid: 2 pid: 54298 pub: International Society for Gerontechnology artinfo: ui: 144595829 144595829 144595829 10.4017/gt.2020.19.2.004.00 144595829 ppf: 115 ppct: 10 formats: tig: atl: The changing face of aging: Characteristics of older adult user groups. aug: au: Czaja, Sara J. Weingast, Sarah Z. affil: Center on Aging and Behavioral Research, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine New York, New York, United States sug: subj: Aging Technology Utilization Artificial Intelligence Utilization Needs Assessment Human Descriptive Statistics Aged Health Services Needs and Demand Activities of Daily Living Quality of Life Community Living Prospective Studies Internet of Things Assistive Technology Devices Attitude to Aging Aged: 65+ years ab: Introduction Technology is constantly evolving and changing with new systems and applications continually emerging. For example, there will be continual developments in artificial intelligence and virtual reality systems. The Internet of Things will promote the integration of technology applications and allow us to perform tasks more efficiently. Smart appliances are also being developed to make everyday living tasks easier. Technology is also becoming an integral part of healthcare and the workplace. In this regard, at the same time that technology is evolving, the characteristics of aging adults are changing. Understanding changes in how we define aging and the experience of aging is important when examining the interface between older adults and technology. Research aim In this paper, we aim to highlight changes in emerging and future technology systems and the concomitant implications of these changes for older adults. We also aim to present a new vision of the older adult. Method An overview of emerging technology systems is provided and the changing characteristics, needs, and preferences of older adults are reviewed. For example, today's older population is generally more educated and more diverse than previous generations. They are also more active and interested in participating in productive activities. Changes in social structures and manner which everyday tasks are performed are also discussed. Results Developments in technology provide opportunities to foster 'aging in place' and enhance the independence and quality of life of older people. They also present challenges to older people such as the continual need to engage in new learning and adapt to continual changes in technology systems. Conclusions Older adults represent an increasingly important user group of technology systems. To mitigate the challenges of an increasingly digital world and maximize the benefits of technology applications for older adults, their needs, preferences, and characteristics need to be considered in the design of these systems and applications. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: research tables/charts Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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