Increasing the opportunities for aging in place

  • Authors:
  • Elizabeth D. Mynatt;Irfan Essa;Wendy Rogers

  • Affiliations:
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta;Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta;Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta

  • Venue:
  • CUU '00 Proceedings on the 2000 conference on Universal Usability
  • Year:
  • 2000

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Abstract

A growing social problem in the U.S. and elsewhere is supporting older adults who want to continue living independently as opposed to moving to an institutional care setting. The “Aging in Place” project strives to delay taking that first step away from the family home. Through the careful placement of technological support we believe older adults can continue living in their own homes longer.The goal of our research is to take a three-pronged approach to understanding the potential of such environmental supports. The research team combines expertise in human-computer-interaction, computational perception, and cognitive aging. Together the team is assessing the feasibility of designing environments that aid older individuals in maintaining their independence. Based on our initial research, we are dividing this work into three parts: recognizing and adverting crisis, assisting daily routines, and supporting peace of mind for adult children.