Technology Use Among Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Lin Xin Yao, Boot Walter, Wendy Rogers, Neil Charness, Sara Czaja
Primary Institution: Weill Cornell Medicine
Hypothesis
Younger age, comfort, and interest in technology predict technology proficiency and usage among older adults with cognitive impairment.
Conclusion
Older adults with cognitive impairment are frequent users of technology and generally have positive attitudes towards it.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults with cognitive impairment were frequent users of technology.
- They were largely proficient in using mobile devices.
- The highest engagement was with social technologies like telephone and email.
- Younger age and comfort with technology predicted higher proficiency.
Takeaway
Older people with memory issues can use technology well and like using it, especially for socializing.
Methodology
Data were gathered from older adults with cognitive impairment using the Everyday Needs Assessment for Cognitive Tasks (ENACT) study.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 60-93 years, including those with mild cognitive impairment, traumatic brain injury, and post-stroke cognitive impairment.
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