Abstracts from the GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, “The Fortitude Factor”
2024

Using Technology to Support Older Adults' Health

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Author Information

Author(s): Hye Soo Lee, Paul Freddolino, Justin Lam, Elena Remillard, Leo He

Hypothesis

Technology solutions must recognize the needs, preferences, and abilities of older people to be successful.

Conclusion

The study highlights the importance of user characteristics and feedback in enhancing technology engagement for older adults.

Supporting Evidence

  • Technology must be evaluated rigorously for efficacy to support older adults.
  • End-user feedback is crucial for refining patient-focused content in telehealth.
  • Designing age-friendly web interfaces can enhance user interaction for older adults.
  • Telewellness programs can increase access to exercise for older adults with mobility disabilities.
  • A novel radio-based system offers a cost-effective solution for monitoring health at home.

Takeaway

As people get older, we need to use technology that helps them stay healthy, but it has to be easy for them to use.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1538

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