Sara J. Czaja and Chin Chin Lee
University of Miami School of Medicine
Introduction
Use of Computer Technology by Older Adults
Work Environments
Home Environments
Health Care
Understanding the Older Computer User
Sensory Processes
Motor Skills
Cognitive Abilities
Older Adults ’Acceptance of Computer Technology
Older Adults and the Acquisition of Computer Skills
Aging and Computer Task Performance
Designing Computer Systems to Accommodate Older Adults
Hardware Considerations
Input Devices
Software Considerations
Conclusions
References
Figure 21.1: Number of persons aged 65+,1900–2030. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (2000).
Figure 21.2: Trends of computer and internet access. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (1999).
Figure 21.3: Percent of U.S. persons using the Internet. Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (2000).
Figure 21.4: Perceptual and motor impairments.