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Neil Charness & Denise Park
Communication, Technology and Aging [PDF ebook]
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In this volume, acknowledged experts present state of the art reviews and empirical data on how aging affects personal communication, and how technology can contribute to improving communication efficacy. Chapters are divided into three sections. The first section provides a basic overview of issues in this field. The second section deals with socio-cultural issues. The final section addresses issues around training and compensation. The volume contains new research on heretofore unexplored areas within the field of aging, such as: computer use and design, internet use, and computer literacy. For gerontologists, psychologists, and other professionals interested in aging.

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Table of Content

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Part I Overview

Aging and Communication: Human Factors Issues, N. Charness

Over- and Under-Accommodations to Aging, S. Kemper

Design Challenges Associated with Aging: The View from Industry, C. Spiezle and G. Moulton

The Internet and Older Adults: Design Challenges and Opportunities, S.J. Czaha and C.C. Lee

Part II Communication and Socio-Cultural Issues

Culture, Aging, and Cognitive Aspects of Communications, T. Hedden and D.C. Park

Aging, Sensory Loss, and Social functioning, H-W. Wahl and C. Tesch-Romer

The Impact of Internet Use Over Time on Older Adults: A Field Experiment, K.L.Bikson and T.K. Bikson

Part III Aging, Communications and Interface Design

Aging, Communication and Interface Design, L.F. Laux

Face Memory Skill Acquisition, R. Kliegl, D. Philipp, M. Luckner, and R. Th. Krampe

A Systems Approach for Training Older Adults to Use Technology, W.A. Rogers, R.H. Campbell, and R. Pak

Aging, Vision and Brain Plasticity: Restoring Lost Visual Functions by Computer-based Training, B.A. Sabel, D.A. Poggel, T. Schulte and E. Kasten

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 248 ● ISBN 9780826197122 ● File size 12.6 MB ● Editor Neil Charness & Denise Park ● Publisher Springer Publishing Company ● Published 2000 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 5848004 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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