Designing Wearable Technology For An Aging Population

Keywords

aging; aging decrement; cognition; hearing; memory; mobile devices; older adults; product design; sensory processes; usability; vision; wearable technology

Abstract

When considering the future and application of wearable technological devices, the growing demographic of adults over the age of 65 should be included during the product design process. Wearable technology could provide an ideal mechanism for delivering supportive applications to a growing older adult population, but designers must consider age-related changes in cognitive, sensory, and motor function when developing for older populations. Potential issues with wearable devices for older adults can be avoided by acknowledging limitations, and development teams can create effective and safe platforms that appeal to a variety of end users.

Publication Date

7-1-2017

Publication Title

Ergonomics in Design

Volume

25

Issue

3

Number of Pages

4-10

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/1064804616645488

Socpus ID

85021198943 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85021198943

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