The use of assistive devices and social engagement among older adults: heterogeneity by type of social engagement and gender

HJ Park, J Kim - GeroScience, 2024 - Springer
Little is known about the relationship between the use of assistive devices for functional loss
and social engagement. This study investigated whether wearing assistive devices …

Sharing is caring: The potential of the sharing economy to support aging in place

J Miller, C Ward, C Lee, L D'Ambrosio… - … & geriatrics education, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
This article explores innovative applications of sharing economy services that have the
potential to support a population aging in place, especially the “oldest old,” aged 85 and …

An educational video program to increase aging services technology awareness among older adults

JW Tam, C Van Son, D Dyck… - Patient education and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Objective Aging services technologies (ASTs), health technology that meets the
needs of seniors, are being underutilized due to a lack of awareness. This study evaluated a …

The experiences of the elderly regarding the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies: a directed qualitative content analysis

F Goodarzi, M Barati, S Bashirian, E Ayubi… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The elderly population faces reduced levels of health and performance, which
necessitates the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies to maximize functional …

Baby boomer knowledge and stigma toward aging in place and residential assistive devices

SE Becker, JI Dickinson, K Sullivan… - Journal of Interior …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Aging in place (AIP) in one's existing residence is a more affordable housing alternative than
long–term care and is desired by the majority of those aged 50–80. Considerable residential …

The aesthetic appeal of assistive technology and the economic value baby boomers place on it: A pilot study

D de Jonge, T Aplin, S Larkin… - Australian Occupational …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Background This pilot study aimed to understand the importance of assistive technology
(AT) aesthetics on the intention to purchase, using grab rails as the example. Furthermore …

Effectiveness of a video-based aging services technology education program for health care professionals

A Weakley, JW Tam, C Van Son… - Gerontology & …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Health care professionals (HCPs) are a critical source of recommendations for older adults.
Aging services technologies (ASTs), which include devices to support the health-care needs …

Bridging the digital divide affecting persons with disabilities in Malaysia

N Ajrun - International Journal of Disability, Development and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study aims to investigate potential means to bridge the digital divide between person
with and without disabilities in Malaysia. A conceptual framework with one endogenous …

A commentary on the current and future status of educational and developmental psychology in Australia

L Gilmore, J Fletcher, A Hudson - The Educational and …, 2013 - cambridge.org
Educational and developmental psychology faces a number of current and future challenges
and opportunities in Australia. In this commentary we consider the identity of educational …

Development of an assistive technology intervention for community older adults

EM Orellano-Colón, FM Morales, Z Sotelo… - … therapy in geriatrics, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: To explore the use of the Ecological Validity Model as a guiding framework in the
provision of a culturally sensitive assistive technology (AT) intervention for community older …