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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Title
Impact of technology on successful aging.
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9780826124036
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Aging-- Social aspects, Congresses.
Cognition in old age.
Older people-- Social conditions, Congresses.
Technological innovations-- Social aspects, Congresses.
Technology and older people, Congresses.
Cognition chez la personne âgée, Congrès.
Innovations-- Aspect social, Congrès.
Personnes âgées-- Conditions sociales, Congrès.