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Autonomy and Independence - Aging in an Era of Technology (Paperback)
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Autonomy and Independence - Aging in an Era of Technology (Paperback)
Series: Synthesis Lectures on Technology and Health
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This book looks at how AgeTech can support the autonomy and
independence of people as they grow older. The authors challenge
readers to reflect on the concepts of autonomy and independence not
as absolutes but as experiences situated within older adults'
social connections and environments. Eleven personas of people
around the world provide the context for readers to consider the
influence of culture and values on how we understand autonomy and
independence and the potential role of technology-based supports.
The global pandemic provides a backdrop for the unprecedentedly
rapid adoption of AgeTech, such as information and communication
technologies or mobile applications that benefit older adults. Each
persona in the book demonstrates the opportunity for AgeTech to
facilitate autonomy and independence in supporting one's identity,
decision making, advance care planning, self care, health
management, economic and social participation, enjoyment and self
fulfillment and mobility in the community. The book features
AgeTech from around the world to provide examples of commercially
available products as well as research and development within the
field. Despite the promise of AgeTech, the book highlights the
"digital divide," where some older people experience inadequate
access to technology due to their geographic location,
socio-economic status, and age. This book is accessible and
relevant to everyday readers. Older adults will recognize
themselves or peers in the personas and may glean insight from the
solutions. Care partners and service providers will identify with
the challenges of the personas. AgeTech entrepreneurs, especially
"seniorpreneurs," will appreciate that their endeavours represent a
growing trend. Researchers will be reminded that the most important
research questions are those that will enhance the quality of life
of older adults and their sense of autonomy and independence, or
relational autonomy and interdependence.
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