Computers and Technology: Aiding Tomorrow's Aged

This paper investigates the future role of technology in meeting the needs of the elderly in such areas as transportation, medical care, housing, and protection from crime. Technological advances in solid state electronics allowing computers on a single chip of silicon, bringing down the price of ma...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 1973-01, Vol.13 (3-Part-1), p.322-326
Main Authors: Ramm, Dietolf, Gianturco, Daniel T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Computers
Humans
Technology
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Summary:This paper investigates the future role of technology in meeting the needs of the elderly in such areas as transportation, medical care, housing, and protection from crime. Technological advances in solid state electronics allowing computers on a single chip of silicon, bringing down the price of mass memories and expediting cable TV and other means of communications, are explored for possible aids to the elderly. An increasing awareness of technological advances is advocated for gerontologists.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/13.3_Part_1.322