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by Anne Collins- Mclaughlin, Richard Pak
Aging, Technology and Health
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Preface
1. Rethinking technology development for older adults: A responsible research and innovation duty
Abstract
Starting point: Challenges for aging societies
Study I: Health assistance at home
Study II: Serious exercise games in AAL
Discussion and limitations
Responsible research and innovation in technology development for older adults
Acknowledgments
References
2. Challenges associated with online health information seeking among older adults
Abstract
Older adults and ICT use
Information search strategies
Physical barriers
Cognitive ability
Literacy
Attitudes toward technology
Addressing the challenges older adults face
References
3. Improving older adults’ comprehension and use of patient portal-based health information
Abstract
Introduction
The role of education, knowledge and health literacy in EHR portal use
The role of numeracy skills in EHR portal use
Affective responses, gist comprehension and decision making
Enhancing EHR portal message formats to support older adult’s self-care
Conclusion
References
4. Bringing older drivers up to speed with technology: Cognitive changes, training, and advances in transportation technology
Abstract
Introduction
Age-related changes in sensory, perceptual, and cognitive functions
Countermeasures for increased crash risks among older drivers
Summary
References
5. Technological supports to increase nature contact for older adults
Abstract
Introduction
Promoting health is essential for older adults to maintain a high quality of life
Growth of the aging population and challenges to maintaining health
Quality of life indicators for older adults
Technology supports for quality of life
Natural environments are therapeutic
Health benefits of nature
Technological supports connecting older adults to nature are showing promise as vehicles for health promotion
Use of simulated natural environments to promote health
Technological supports for increasing nature contact
References
Further reading
6. Design and development of an automated fall risk assessment system for older adults
Abstract
Aging, falls, and technology
Automated fall risk assessment system
Fall risk assessment
Preliminary results
User feedback and system refinement
Discussion
Future directions
Acknowledgment
References
7. Checking-in with my friends: Results from an in-situ deployment of peer-to-peer aging in place technologies
Abstract
Introduction
Related work
SOLACE in-home PeerCare technologies for urban low-SES older adults
Privacy concerns and “DigiSwitch”
Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion and future work
Acknowledgments
References
8. Enhancing social engagement of older adults through technology
Abstract
Introduction
Social engagement
The value of social engagement for health outcomes
Barriers to social engagement for older adults
Using technology to foster social engagement
Current dissemination of social engagement technologies
Recommendations for social engagement technologies
Conclusion
References
Further reading
9. Virtual cognitive training in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment
Abstract
Cognitive declines in healthy aging and MCI
Behavioral interventions to enhance cognition
Discussion
References
Further reading
10. Social agents for aging-in-place: A focus on health education and communication
Abstract
Introduction
Social agents for health education and decision making
Social agents for health communication applications
Challenges in implementation
Social agents for health education and communication: Future opportunities
Summary
References
Further reading
11. Design of human centered augmented reality for managing chronic health conditions
Abstract
The potential role of AR in managing chronic health conditions
Definition and examples of augmented reality
Type 2 diabetes: A case study for AR, aging, and health
Conclusion
References
Index
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