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



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Titolo: Impact of technology on successful aging [[electronic resource] /] / Neil Charness, K. Warner Schaie, editors Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer Pub., c2003
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (352 p.)
Disciplina: 305.26
Soggetto topico: Aging - Social aspects
Older people - Social conditions
Technology and older people
Technological innovations - Social aspects
Cognition in old age
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
Altri autori: CharnessNeil  
SchaieK. Warner <1928-> (Klaus Warner)  
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
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ISBN: 1-281-81144-0
9786611811440
0-8261-2397-X
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910454149203321
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Serie: Societal impact on aging.