1st Edition

Designing for Older Adults Case Studies, Methods, and Tools

162 Pages
by CRC Press

162 Pages
by CRC Press

162 Pages
by CRC Press

Designing for Older Adults: Case Studies, Methods, and Tools There are many products, tools, and technologies available that could provide support for older adults. However, their success requires that they are designed with older adults in mind by being aware of, and adhering to, design principles that recognize the needs, abilities, and preferences of diverse groups of older adults. Achieving... Read more

Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Defining Older Adult User Groups. Chapter 3 Assessing Needs With Older Adults. Chapter 4 Implementing Usability Methods. Chapter 5 Simulation for Design. Chapter 6 Modeling Older Adult Performance. Chapter 7 Designing Instructional Support. Chapter 8 The Personal Reminder Information and Social Management System (PRISM). Chapter 9 Emerging Challenges and Approaches. Index.

Biography

Walter Boot, Neil Charness, Sara J. Czaja, Wendy A. Rogers