Technology for Older adults: maximising Personal and Social interaction (TOPS): exploring opportunities for eHealth to support the older rural population with chronic pain. Scott Geogr J. In press.Philip, LJ, Roberts A, Currie M, Mort, A: Technology for Older adults: 28 maximising Personal and...
This is especially true for older adults who live alone. Smart Sensor technology can help to keep you safe by monitoring your home and alerting you of any suspicious activity. Smart sensors are available at a range of price points. Some of the most popular ones include Nest, Abode, and ...
1. Caregiving demands of an aging population drive policy change and government interest in 2019.In January, 2019, the coordinating body for Health IT (ONC) released interoperability advice,connecting people to their care, that requires representing the relationship between a patient and another person...
Barbara's research has been used to improve the design and implementation of digital technologies for older adults as well as to inform social policy on digital literacy. Frank Vetere is a Professor of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne. He is the Director of the ...
MeaningOlder adults with vision impairments reported lower digital technology ownership and knowledge than peers without vision impairments, highlighting the potential for disparities in telehealth use. Abstract ImportanceTelehealth has the potential to improve health for older adults, but many a...
In the age of rapid technological advance there are myths about older adults’ difficulties in using technology. Here I will debunk two common myths: first, the idea that age-related functional decline is entirely responsible; and second, the notion that
"These bed sensors help detect early signs of illness while symptoms are manageable," Skubic said. "Having sensors that continuously monitor heart rates provide a significant benefit for older adults, without requiring the individuals to wear or push anything." ...
Older adults who are physically activity are more likely to remain healthy and maintain their independence. Research indicates that self-tracking of physical activity supports healthy living for people of all ages, but older adults have been slower to ad
Technology can create task advantages for independence in everyday living by augmenting personal capacity, increasing affordances in the environment, or a combination of both. In addition, technology can enable independence and goal-tracking through information sourced by older adults and shared with fami...
Older adults and technology: in telehealth, they may not be who you think they areWhen we established an emergency department-based telemedicine program, we assumed that many older patients would be skeptical of the new technology and choose not to participate. Our assumption was incorrect. Of ...