Gerontechnology: Basics and Impact matrix

1. Gerontechnology: Basics and Impact matrix Herman Bouma Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

2. Overview GT Basics : Definition Interdiscipline Matrix Why GT? Demography Recent Technology & Infrastructure Successful Aging GT Impact Matrix Fivedomains of daily life Four types of impact Matrix cells Motivation Conclusion Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

3. GT: Definition Gerontechnology is: • the study of technology and aging • for ensuring an optimal technological environment of all aging and old people • up to a high age Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

4. GT: Interdiscipline • Gerontechnology is interdisciplinary between gerontology disciplines and technology disciplines • Few professionals are knowledgeable in both fields Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

5. Gerontechnology Interdiscipline Matrix Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

6. Why GT? Gerontechnology has emerged because of the combination of: • demographic increase of aging people • rapid evolution of technological environments Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

7. GT: Demography • Above 65 yrs rising to 25% of population • Above 70 twice as many women as men • Diversity of people increases with age • Above 30 yrs: non-automatic learning (technology generations) • Learning is lifelong • Acceptance of common technology Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

8. Recent Technology and its infrastructure • Internet and e-mail; search machines • Mobile phone; sms • Digital camera • Navigation tools (GSM) • Games • Robots • Smart products and systems (adaptive) Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

9. Successful aging • Maintain physical, cognitive, and social activities • Live an independent life of one’s own choice • Quality of Life (QoL): daily joy, dignity, autonomy, participation in family and in society Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

10. GT: Five domains of daily life • Health and Self-esteem • Housing and Daily living • Mobility and Transport • Communication and Governance • Work and Leisure Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

11. GT: Four goals • Enhancement and Satisfaction • Prevention and Engagement • Compensation and Assistance • Care Support and Organisation Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

12. Gerontechnology (GT) Impact Matrix Taxonomy of what goals to be served by technology for the main life domains of aging people Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

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14. Motivation for using/not-using technology • Insight in functionality (impact matrix) • Balance of benefits and costs • Following friends and relatives (mimicry) • External persuasion (media) • For unfamiliar technology: • Inclination for exploration • Restrain and uncertainty of control Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

15. Conclusion for phd research • Check GT Basics regularly • Make GT goals explicit • Collaborate with other disciplines • Situate results in real environment • Keep digesting relevant literature • Be part of GT community Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006

16. GT Community and its literature • International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG)www.gerontechnology.info • Discussion site: isg_discussion-bounces@jdc.org.il from Lawrence Normie [LRNormie@jdc.org.il] • Its literature: • Bouma, Graafmans (eds). Gerontechnology (1992) • Graafmans, Taipale, Charness (eds): Gerontechnology: A sustainable Investment in the Future (1998) • Harrington, Harrington (eds) Gerontechnology: Why and How (2000) • Pieper, Vaarama, Fozard(eds)Gerontechnology:3rd Millennium(2002) • GERONTECHNOLOGY Quarterly Journal (Since 2001/2002) To appear: volume 5 (2006) Website www.gerontechjournal.net Herman Bouma. GT Basics and Impact Matrix. May 22, 2006