Cited by 10Technology Use by Older AdultsAssistive Technology in Communication and MobilityAging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

David C. Burdick and Sunkyo Kwon (Eds.). Gerontechnology: Research and Practice in Technology and Aging. New York: Springer, 2004.

Marziali, Elsa·2006·Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement

Abstract

RÉSUMÉ: Ce livre est essentiel pour quiconque s'intéresse à l'impact des technologies sur la qualité de vie des personnes âgées. Partant d'un introduction qui illustre clairement que la société dans son ensemble est de plus en plus immergée dans la communication et la transmission d'informations digitales, les chapitres suivants fournissent des données et analyses de l'interface qui existe entre le déclin lié à l'âge et l'acce`s aux technologies spécifiques telles que les ordinateurs, les appareils d'aide fonctionnelle, le monitorage à la maison et les syste`mes interactifs de voix/vidéo sur réseau IP. Le rôle que joue la technologie dans la vie des personnes âgées est bien décrit sur les plans empirique et pratique. De plus, la plupart des chapitres centrent leur attention sur les défis que constitue la conception d'interfaces techniques qui visent spécifiquement les changements visuels, moteurs et cognitifs liés à l'âge. De toute évidence, cet ouvrage peut amener les fournisseurs de services à mieux cerner les différentes façons dont les technologies sont susceptibles d'améliorer et de remodeler la vie d'une société vieillissante.

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Authors
Marziali, E.
Affiliations
University of Toronto (CA)
Corresponding author
Marziali, Elsa
Venue
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement
Published
2006
Volume
25
Issue
2
Pages
237-238
ISSN
  • 0714-9808 (ISSN-L)
  • 1710-1107
OpenAlex
W2467442858
Cited by
10
References
0
Citations by year
2024: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2012: 1
Type
book review
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Technology Use by Older Adults
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
Keywords
gerontechnology, aging, older adults, assistive technology, home monitoring, age-related cognitive decline, age-related motor decline, age-related visual decline, user interface design, quality of life, digital technology access

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