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Potential technological solutions to promote mental well-being in older age
- Authors:
- COOK Glenda, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 20(3), July 2010, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Using a multi-national Appreciative Inquiry (AI) design, the strategies that older people adopt to maintain their well-being were examined. Fifty-nine people participated in the study, from the countries of Australia, Germany, South Africa and United Kingdom. Participants described their experiences of mental well-being in relation to: social isolation and loneliness; social worth; self-determination; and security. The authors the reflected on the participants experiences, literature and research to identify potential technologies that may have assisted participants to enhance their self-reported strategies to promote their mental well-being.
What role could technology play in assisting the mobility of older people? A case study of handheld navigational devices
- Author:
- HEWARD Michelle
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 18(3), July 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Briefly reports on research to examine the extent to which the current transport systems meet the needs of the ageing population and whether technological innovations can enhance the mobility, and independence of older people. The projects focus was to devise and trial handheld navigational devices designed as a mobility and accessibility aid for people aged 18-65 with diverse disabilities. Features of the device include a journey planner tailored to individual need, accessibility information, and access to the Points of Interest (POI’s) database.
National Audit Office: five cross-cutting studies on older people and government 2002
- Author:
- SIDELL Rebecca
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 12(1), April 2002, pp.9-10.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Briefly looks at five topics selected by the NOA's cross-cutting studies team. The topics are: tackling pensioner poverty; making e-services accessible to all; developing effective services for older people; increasing flexibility in work; and ensuring the effective discharge of older patients from hospital.
Using telecare: the experiences and expectations of older people
- Author:
- BROWNSELL Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 10(4), December 2000, pp.11-12.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
There are an estimated 1.1 million users of community alarms in the UK. This article describes a trial of the 'lifestyle monitoring' system, which monitors the lifestyle of the individual in their home and activates an alert if there is a potential problem.
'Gerontechnology': new technology and the older person
- Authors:
- SIXSMITH Andrew, SIXSMITH Judith
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 5(3), September 1995, pp.11-12.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Examines technological change and argues that older people should not be excluded from the potential benefits of new technology just because of their age.