03297nam 2200685 a 450 991082863410332120200520144314.01-281-81144-097866118114400-8261-2397-X(CKB)1000000000705035(EBL)423435(OCoLC)476262911(SSID)ssj0000177020(PQKBManifestationID)11165418(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000177020(PQKBWorkID)10208194(PQKB)10734003(MiAaPQ)EBC423435(Au-PeEL)EBL423435(CaPaEBR)ebr10265471(CaONFJC)MIL181144(EXLCZ)99100000000070503520030530d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrImpact of technology on successful aging /Neil Charness, K. Warner Schaie, editors1st ed.New York Springer Pub.c20031 online resource (352 p.)Societal impact on agingEdited proceedings of a conference held at Pennsylvania State University, October 8-9, 2001.0-8261-2403-8 Includes bibliographical references and indexes.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 IndexThis 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 eSocietal impact on aging.AgingSocial aspectsCongressesOlder peopleSocial conditionsCongressesTechnology and older peopleCongressesTechnological innovationsSocial aspectsCongressesCognition in old ageAgingSocial aspectsOlder peopleSocial conditionsTechnology and older peopleTechnological innovationsSocial aspectsCognition in old age.305.26Charness Neil1679293Schaie K. Warner(Klaus Warner),1928-1090727MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910828634103321Impact of technology on successful aging4047421UNINA