Older people's needs and how technology can help

Prof. Andrew Monk, Director

The Centre for Usable Home Technology, University of York, UK.

Fri Mar 07 15:10:00 NZDT 2008 in Room 031, Erskine Building

Abstract

I this talk I will describe the lessons we have learned from the state provision in the UK of technology to support frail older people living independently. I will indicate how this falls short of what older people say that they need. I will contrast this view of "technology to watch over you" with a view of "technology to connect you". The latter is exemplified by a design project involving digital jewellery that aims to facilitate intergenerational communication through virtual presence.