Technologies to Support Aging among People with Long-Term Disabilities
TechSAge Talks with Yi-An Chen
TechSAge Talks are Q&A interviews on all things aging, disability, & tech. Our latest conversation features Yi-An Chen – an occupational therapist teaming up with musicians to develop a music-based hand therapy app for individuals post-stroke. Learn more about the innovative Keystroke app.
Featured Article: Designing for the Intersection of Aging and Disability: Application of the TechSAge Technology Intervention Model
A new TechSAge article published in The Gerontologist demonstrates the application of a model to guide the design of technology interventions to meet the needs of people aging with disabilities. Reflecting the dynamic interaction of age-related conditions and pre-existing impairments that people aging with disability experience, the TechSAge Technology Intervention Model (TechSAge-TIM) can be used to identify pathways for technology to support activity performance and participation. Learn how the TechSAge-TIM was used to guide the design of TechSAge research and development projects and identify unmet needs of people aging with disability. Read the full article by Laura Rice, Tracy Mitzner, Jon Sanford, Elena Remillard, Wendy Rogers.
Latest Publications
Understanding Everyday Challenges
of Aging With Disability Through Lived Experiences
Designing for the Intersection of Aging and Disability
Application of the TechSAge Technology Intervention Model
Communication challenges and response strategies
of late-deafened older adults
Staff Spotlight: Michael Boyce
Michael Boyce is a Human Factors Scientist who leads Boyce Human Performance LLC, advising on human factors, ergonomics, and systems design for healthcare, technology, and accessibility initiatives. As a consultant on TechSAge, Michael is providing research & stats support to the Disability & Aging & Working Needs study. He is also contributing his expertise on human-robot interaction to the design of SoRoSH – a robotic showerhead for people aging with mobility disabilities. Fun fact: Michael is an avid salsa dancer who has creatively adapted his moves for seated dancing, embodying the spirit of innovation and inclusivity that defines his work.
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