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Section I: The fundamentals of aging and technology |
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Chapter 1 Introduction and conceptual framework |
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1.1 Rationale for the 3rd edition |
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1.3 The changing face of aging |
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1.3.1 Racial/ethnic diversity |
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1.3.2 Education and health status |
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1.3.3 Living arrangements and family structures |
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1.4 How do we define "older adult" |
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1.5 Designing for older adults: Why this topic continues to be important |
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1.6 Organization of the book |
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Chapter 2 Characteristics of older adults |
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2.2 Sensation & perception |
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2.2.3 Haptics and kinesthetics |
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2.3.8 Language comprehension |
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2.3.9 Executive functioning |
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2.4 Anthropometry & movement control |
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2.6 Recommended readings and links |
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Chapter 3 Individual differences |
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3.1 Dispelling the myth: Older adults are not all alike |
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3.2 Sources of individual differences |
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3.2.3 Culture and ethnicity |
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3.2.4 Socio-economic status |
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3.2.5 Work and employment |
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3.2.10 Sexual orientation and gender identity |
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3.3 Aging into vs. aging with a disability |
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3.4 Why accommodating individual differences is important to design |
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3.5 Recommended readings and links |
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Chapter 4 Existing and emerging technology |
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4.1 Older adults as technology consumers |
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4.1.1 Technology use patterns |
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4.1.2 Attitudes towards technology |
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4.1.3 Models of technology use and adoption |
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4.1.5 Technology generations |
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4.2.1 Age, socioeconomic status, and location |
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4.3 Existing and emerging technologies |
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4.3.1 Emerging technologies: Incrementally vs. radically new |
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4.3.2 The implications of continual change |
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Section II: The fundamentals of design |
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Chapter 5 Basic principles of design |
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5.1.1 User-centered design |
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5.1.2 Accessible, inclusive, and universal design |
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5.1.3 Modular/personalized/customized |
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5.2 Defining users and needs |
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5.3.3 Standards and heuristics |
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5.4.5 Cognitive walkthrough |
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5.5 Implementation and dissemination |
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5.6 Guidelines for the design process |
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5.7 Recommended readings and links |
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Chapter 6 Involving older adults in design research |
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6.1 Considerations when conducting research with older adults |
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6.2.1 Representative samples |
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6.2.3 Inclusion/exclusion criteria |
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6.3 Participant recruitment and retention |
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6.4 Issues to consider when developing a research protocol |
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6.4.1 General issues in protocol development |
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6.4.1.2 Dosage and duration |
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6.4.1.3 Delivery modality and study setting |
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6.4.1.4 Pilot testing and standardization |
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6.4.1.6 Protection of human subjects |
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6.6 Guidelines for including older adults in design research |
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6.7 Recommended readings and links |
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Chapter 7 Interface design and the user experience |
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7.1 Broad considerations in the design of interfaces |
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7.1.1 Navigating interfaces |
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7.1.2 Breadth vs. depth for organizing pathways |
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7.1.4 Consistency and compatibility |
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7.1.5 Error avoidance and recovery |
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7.2 Aesthetics and the user experience |
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7.3 Elements of interfaces: Issues to consider |
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7.3.1 Selecting input elements |
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7.3.2 Selecting output elements |
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7.3.3 Selecting control elements |
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Chapter 8 Instructional design |
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8.1.1 Myths about older adults' learning interests and abilities |
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8.1.2 A systems approach to training |
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8.2 Principles of instruction |
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8.3 Specific considerations for the design of instructions |
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8.3.1 Cognitive considerations |
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8.3.4 Organization of training materials |
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8.4 Performance assessment |
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8.5 General guidelines and recommendations |
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8.6 Recommended readings and links |
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Section III: Application areas |
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9.1.1 Older driver statistics |
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9.1.2 Challenges for older drivers |
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9.1.2.1 Left turn maneuvers |
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9.1.2.2 Wrong-way driving |
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9.1.3.1 Changing the roadway |
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9.1.3.2 Changing the vehicle |
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9.1.3.3 Changing the person |
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9.3 Negotiating public transportation environments |
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9.3.2.3 Difficulty using airport technology and equipment |
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9.3.2.4 Challenges using airport amenities |
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Chapter 10 Healthcare technologies |
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10.1 Unique challenges within healthcare |
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10.1.2 Just-in-time learning |
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10.1.3 Technology support requirements |
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10.1.6 Multiple user groups |
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10.1.7 Healthcare technologies |
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10.2.1 Challenges: Access, attitudes, and usability |
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10.2.2 Potential design solutions |
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10.2.3 Product maintenance |
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10.2.4 Hazard awareness and warnings |
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10.2.4.1 Hazard awareness |
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10.3 Health apps, websites, and wearables |
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10.3.1 Challenges with healthcare apps, websites, and wearables |
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10.3.2 Solutions for healthcare apps, websites, and wearables |
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10.4.1 Challenges with patient portals |
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10.4.2 Solutions to patient portals |
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10.5.1 Challenges with telehealth systems |
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10.5.2 Solutions to telehealth systems |
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10.7 Recommended readings |
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Chapter 11 Living environments |
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11.2.1 Independent living |
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11.2.2 Assisted living communities |
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11.2.3 Skilled nursing residences |
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11.3 Challenges of aging in place |
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11.3.1 Caring for oneself |
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11.3.3 Caring for the home |
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11.4 Solutions to aging in place challenges |
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11.4.2 Environmental design solutions |
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11.4.3 Technology design solutions |
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11.6 Recommended readings and links |
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Chapter 12 Work and volunteer activities |
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12.1 Changes in workers and jobs: An overview |
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12.2 Demographics of older workers |
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12.3 Myths and attitudes towards older workers |
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12.4.1 Emphasis on knowledge work |
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12.4.3 Changes in organizational structures |
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12.4.5 Increased emphasis on the workers for training |
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12.4.6 Changes in work-life balance and caregiving |
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12.5 Work challenges for older adults |
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12.7 Tools and the environment |
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12.8 Job and task redesign |
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12.10 Recommended readings |
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Chapter 13 Communication and social engagement |
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13.1 Social engagement and communication challenges |
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13.1.1 Social engagement challenges for older adults |
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13.1.2 Communication challenges for older adults |
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13.2.1 Age-friendly cities and communities |
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13.2.2 Age-friendly learning opportunities |
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13.3 Technology solutions |
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13.3.1 The potential of technology in aiding social engagement and communication |
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13.3.2 Assistive technologies |
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13.4.2 Tips for people who interact with older adults |
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13.6 Recommended readings and links |
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Chapter 14 Leisure activities |
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14.1 What older people do for fun and relaxation |
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14.3 Sports, exercise, and outdoor activity |
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14.3.1 The value of physical exercise and being outside |
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14.3.2 Design to enhance involvement |
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14.4 Community participation and other hobbies |
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14.6 Recommended readings |
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Section IV: Conclusions |
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Chapter 15 Design challenges for the future |
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15.1.1 Miniaturization of products |
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15.1.2 Inter-product communication |
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15.1.4 Semi-automated and automated transportation |
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15.1.5 Security and privacy |
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15.2.1 Cohort differences in abilities |
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15.3 Environmental and lifestyle trends |
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15.3.2 Work and commerce buildings |
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15.4 The role of user needs and desires |
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15.5 Summary: The persistence of good design |
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Bibliography |
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Index |
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