Debunking Myth 3 : Older People Consider Computers as Useless and Unnecessary
As with the other myths, this statement should not be overgeneralized. While there are some very active and engaged older computer users...
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- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
Myth Two - Older People Are Not Interested in Using Computers
Nearly 30 years ago, the first studies on the interests of older people with regard to computers were published. These studies were...
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- Aug 18, 2021
- 6 min
Communication Technology can fix loneliness in older adults and 6 other myths we need to bust.
It is a commonly held belief in the field of ‘human-computer interaction (HCI) and older people, among designers, the general public and...
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- Jan 4, 2021
- 7 min
What COVID-19 is teaching us about why technology can’t fix loneliness
Let’s be clear. Technology has many benefits. Communication technology has been a great enabler of, well, communication in this current...
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- Jan 4, 2021
- 7 min
What "successful agers" can teach us about surviving the COVID-19 crisis
Like you, my news feed both professionally and personally has been littered with motivational quotes on how to stay connected during...
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- Jan 4, 2021
- 7 min
Community Life Satisfaction and Impact Measures - a new model of impact
Sense of community and community attachment are key concepts in the fields of community psychology and urban sociology. Additionally, the...
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