Human-computer interaction and usability engineering for elderly (HCI4AGING): introduction to the special thematic session

Authors:
Andreas Holzinger;Martina Ziefle;Carsten Röcker
Affiliations:
Medical University Graz, Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics & Documentation, Research Unit HCI4MED, Graz, Austria;RWTH Aachen University, Communication Science, Human Technology Centre, Aachen;RWTH Aachen University, Communication Science, Human Technology Centre, Aachen
Venue:
ICCHP'10 Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Computers helping people with special needs
Year:
2010

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Abstract

In most countries demographic developments tend towards more and more elderly people in single households. Improving the quality of life for elderly people is an emerging issue within our information society. Good user interfaces have tremendous implications for appropriate accessibility. Though, user interfaces should not only be easily accessible, they should also be useful, usable and most of all enjoyable and a benefit for people. Traditionally, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) bridges Natural Sciences (Psychology) and Engineering (Informatics/Computer Science), whilst Usability Engineering (UE) is anchored in Software Technology and supports the actual implementation. Together, HCI and UE have a powerful potential to help towards making technology a little bit more accessible, useful, useable and enjoyable for everybody.