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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782670603321

Titolo

Impact of technology on successful aging [[electronic resource] /] / Neil Charness, K. Warner Schaie, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub., c2003

ISBN

1-281-81144-0

9786611811440

0-8261-2397-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (352 p.)

Collana

Societal impact on aging

Altri autori (Persone)

CharnessNeil

SchaieK. Warner <1928-> (Klaus Warner)

Disciplina

305.26

Soggetti

Aging - Social aspects

Older people - Social conditions

Technology and older people

Technological innovations - Social aspects

Cognition in old age

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Edited proceedings of a conference held at Pennsylvania State University, October 8-9, 2001.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1 Technology Design, Usability, and Aging: Human Factors Techniques and Considerations; 2 Human Factors and Aging: Identifying and Compensating for Age-related Deficits in Sensory and Cognitive Function; 3 The Impact of the Internet on Older Adults; 4 Assistive Technology; 5 Impact of Everyday Technology in the Home Environment on Older Adults' Quality of Life; 6 Technology and the Promise of Independent Living for Adults: A Cognitive Perspective; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

This volume provides a detailed examination of changes in technology that impact individuals as they age with an emphasis upon cultural contexts and person-environment fit from human factors, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The editors take into consideration the role of macro-influences in shaping technological changes in industrialized societies that effect successful aging in terms of quality of life. Topics discussed include: human factors and aging;



the impact of the internet; and assistive technology. As a special feature, each chapter is followed by two commentaries from e