UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY EQUITY AND ACCESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF AGING ADULTS
2024
Understanding Technology Equity for Aging Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Melissa deCardi Hladek, Shannon Mejia, Li Chu, Ladda Thiamwong, Shenghao Zhang, Jane Chung
Hypothesis
How can we enhance digital literacy and access to technology for older adults?
Conclusion
The session highlights various interventions aimed at improving technology access and literacy among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- A personalized intervention can enhance digital literacy among older adults.
- Emotional dynamics affect how older adults interact with smart devices.
- Aligning technological information with age-relevant motivations can boost engagement.
- The PEER intervention aims to prevent falls in low-income older adults through technology.
- The relationship between cognitive decline and technology proficiency is complex.
Takeaway
Older adults often struggle with technology, but there are ways to help them use it better, like personalized programs and understanding their feelings about tech.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, particularly in communities of color and low-income settings.
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