Abstract
Technology advances have the potential to support successful aging but are often not designed with consideration for the interests, capabilities, limitations, needs, and preferences of older adults. My research program is specifically oriented toward developing a fundamental understanding of aging to support technology design for health and wellness of older adults. We focus on supporting older adults in general as well as those who are aging with perceptual, mobility, or cognitive disabilities. I will provide examples of research on support for social engagement, healthcare, and everyday activities in the home. I will discuss examples of current technologies (e.g., apps, mobile devices, social networking, in-home assistive technologies) as well emerging technologies (e.g., robotics, telepresence, digital voice assistants) to enable autonomy for older adults.
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