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: Social participation challenges and response strategies identified by adults aging with a disability
A new TechSAge article published in the Journal of Elder Policy explores the challenges people aging with vision and mobility disabilities face participating in social activities and their coping strategies. Using data from the Aging, Challenges, Concerns, and Everyday Solution Strategies (ACCESS) study, researchers identify key barriers, such as inaccessible environments and information, as well as personal factors (e.g., lack of social support). Findings highlight the role of assistive technology and inclusive design to enhance community participation and social connectedness. Read the full article by Maurita Harris and Wendy Rogers.
Latest Publications
Technology Implications
Everyday Challenges for Individuals Aging With Vision Impairment: Technology Implications
Aging Trends
Understanding Wheelchair Use in Older Adults From the National Health and Aging Trends Study
Digital Assistants
Understanding the needs of older adults learning to use digital home assistants: A demonstration study
Staff Spotlight: Carrie Wennerdahl
Carrie Wennerdahl is a Research Coordinator for the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability (CHAD) at Illinois. In this role, she coordinates interdisciplinary research initiatives and community engagement efforts. Carrie is the TechSAge Outreach Co-Lead and plays a key role promoting research participation opportunities. She has over 30 years’ professional experience in social services, direct healthcare, and healthcare coordination. Carrie enjoys spending her free time with family and getting outside as much as possible to garden and hike.
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