Assessing Attitudes Toward Technology Among Older Adults and Usability of Software for Elders - Report Series # 20

Authors

Alexa Roggeveen, Sheridan CollegeFollow
Pat Spadafora, Sheridan CollegeFollow
Raul Rupsingh

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-2010

Keywords

older adults, technology

Abstract

Computer software is frequently not created with the common limitations of the older user in mind. Poor design and usability of computers is a significant barrier for many older adults who wish to use computers. PointerWare Innovations’ software breaks down barriers that Windows software frequently presents to older users. This research study explores issues relevant to PointerWare Innovations, as well as any software developer seeking to accommodate the needs older adults.

Faculty

Research Centres

School

Sheridan Elder Research Centre (SERC)

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Original Publication Citation

Roggeveen, A., Spadafora, P., & Rupsingh, R.(2010). Assessing Attitudes Toward Technology Among Older Adults and Usability of Software for Elders - Report Series # 20. [Report]. Oakville: Sheridan Elder Research Centre (SERC).

SOURCE Citation

Roggeveen, Alexa; Spadafora, Pat; and Rupsingh, Raul, "Assessing Attitudes Toward Technology Among Older Adults and Usability of Software for Elders - Report Series # 20" (2010). Publications and Scholarship. 20.
https://source.sheridancollege.ca/centres_elder_publ/20