CHANGES IN THE TECHNOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE OVER TIME: RELEVANCE AND DIFFICULTY LEVELS OF EVERYDAY TECHNOLOGIES AS PERCEIVED BY OLDER ADULTS WITH AND WITHOUT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Abstract

Background: Everyday technology, ET (e.g. computers, cell phones, TV’s and vending machines) perceived as relevant and used in everyday activities change continuously. Not being able to keep up with these changes may hinder... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Camilla Malinowsky (Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet,)
  2. Anders Kottorp (University of Illinois at Chicago)
  3. Ann-Helen Patomella (Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet,)
  4. Lena Rosenberg (Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet,)
  5. Louise Nygård (Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet,)

Topic Area

Horizon 2020 and occupational therapy / science research

Session

OS - 4C » Technology and Health Promotion (11:30 - Friday, 17th June, Anderson Theatre)

Paper

Abstract_COTEC_2016_Malinowsky.docx