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Accessible Technology for Seniors
April 8, 2023
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Seniors and TechnologyAs boomers and seniors get older they will want
access to a wide array of technology to: Keep in touch with family and friends
Maintain home safety and security
Partake in continuous learning
Contribute to society
Keep mentally active
Access health related solutions in the home
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Seniors and TechnologySeniors and their children will seek solutions for
both their home and their continuing care facilities
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Health TechnologyPrescription Tracking
Medication Reminders
Cognitive Fitness Auditory and Visual Acuity training
Dementia and Alzheimers
Telemedicine Diabetes Monitoring
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Home TechnologySafety and Security
Home Monitoring
Automatic light and temperature
control
Home sensors relay information
to caregivers
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Communication TechnologyPhones
Jitterbug
Email, Internet and Photos PointerWare
Big Screen Live
Generations Online
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Why is simple software important?Consider the Windows alternative:
1,000,000 and 1 features
Desktop, icons, file system
Overlapping Windows
Viruses and malware
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Statistics 55% of Seniors claim that computers are “Hard
to learn to use”[Source: Healthy@Home, March 2008, AARP survey.]
Many Seniors aren’t online because: 39% of respondents: “Never learned how” 31% of respondents: “It’s too complicated”
[Source: EHealth and the Elderly, 2004, Kaiser Family Foundation ]
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Accessible TechnologyAs individuals age, they may be affected by:
Vision loss
Mobility challenges
Hearing difficulty
Dexterity issues
Memory loss
The design of accessible technology must be
informed by these challenges!
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Accessible Technology DesignDesign considerations for computer technology:
Font size
Button size
Color contrast
Complexity (Ex. Number of features)
Prior knowledge required (Ex. How to use a mouse?)
Learning curve
Memory (How many steps are involved?)
There is NO SUBSTITUTE for feedback from real users!
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PointerWare: Easy Software
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PointerWare: Benefits Keeping Families in Touch – Family members are amazed
when they receive a voicemail for the first time from their mom or dad!
Empowerment and independence – Learning how to use a computer on their own is liberating and empowering!
Reduced Loneliness – Email and photos help bridge the long distances between seniors and their family
Mental Health – Games providing cognitive stimulation can lower the risk of dementia by as much as 63%2
2New England Journal of Medicine – June 2003
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Computer HardwareAccessible hardware has been dropping in price!
Need to buy a new computer? HP Touchsmart ($1200 +)
Includes 22” Touchscreen + Computer
Asus EEE Top ($700)
15.6” Touchscreen + Computer
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Computer HardwareNeed a new computer screen?
LCD 19”: $250
ELO 19” Touchscreen : $770
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Want a live demonstration?Visit your closest Revera residence:
McKenzie Towne Retirement Residence 20 Promenade Park SE
The Renoir 9229 - 16 Street SW
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Questions?
“Gray is Good! Accessible technology for the elderly is a top trend over the
next 24 months.”Duncan Stewart, Director of Research, Technology, Media
& Telecommunications (Deloitte) - Investor Presentation April 2008