The aging population has caused assistive technology (AT) to receive attention. Thus, ensuring accurate user comprehension of AT has become increasingly crucial, and more specialized education for students in relevant fields is necessary. The goal of thi
Assistive technologyUrban areasLiterature reviewAssistive technologies have the potential to address problems that older adults encounter when living alone. However, challenges arise when technologies are embedded into urban areas, e.g., restrictions emerging from networking structures, which potentially ...
” says Lynda Shrager, an occupational therapist in Albany, NY, and CEO of At Home for Life. They range from a simple jar opener to high-tech home renovations. They’re often useful for older adults. For example, a grab bar may keep you...
OBJECTIVE: Describe the use of assistive technology to enhance communication opportunities for older adults. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted in two databases, PubMed and Web of Science, by using two different searches in each. The search was limited to original articles, in English ...
assistive technologytech actNATIONAL-HEALTHDEVICE USEDISABILITYCAREPEOPLEObjective: Assistive technologies (AT) can compensate for activity limitations and loss of physical functioning. Little is known regarding how minority older adults differ in AT use as they age. This study examined race and ethnic ...
An aging society is a growing challenge for families, social and rehabilitation service providers, and economies. Information and communication technology-based assistive technology can bolster the independence of older adults (65years and above) and reduce their burden on caregivers. Currently, there is...
Assistive technology for older adults: Psychological and socio-emotional design requirements The EU-funded multi-disciplinary DALi (Devices for Assisted Living) project aims to develop a semi-autonomous, intelligent mobility aid for older adults, w... L Coventry,AK Bright 被引量: 16发表: 2013年 ...
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As part of the project, a 20-month ethnographic study was conducted with 94 older adults living independently in eight countries across Europe [29]. The ethnography does not specifically focus on technology use, rather it describes older people’s lives, including their social, working, and ...
Thematic analysis was employed to generate insights into older people’s feelings and emotions elicit from actual or anticipated use of assistive technology. The assistive technologies mentioned by older adults include mobile phones, walking aids, blood pressure monitor and blood glucose monitor hearing ...