University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Preventive computing technology for successful aging

Oetting, Amy Nicole

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OETTING-THESIS-2016.pdf

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Description

Title
Preventive computing technology for successful aging
Author(s)
Oetting, Amy Nicole
Issue Date
2016-12-05
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Kirlik, Alex
Department of Study
Computer Science
Discipline
Computer Science
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2017-03-01T15:49:25Z
Keyword(s)
  • aging in place
  • successful aging
  • assistive technology
  • prevention
  • preventive technology
  • interventions
  • older adults
  • elderly
  • seniors
  • quality of life
  • aging population
  • physical fitness
  • cognitive health
  • emotional fulfillment
  • independence
  • age-related declinations
  • human-computer interaction
  • human factors
Abstract
A pervasive societal and personal concern is how we can maintain or improve our quality of life as we age. The purpose of this thesis is to assess the current state of technology as it is (or can be) used in everyday life to support healthy and happy older adults by maintaining physical fitness, cognitive health, and emotional fulfillment. In addressing this problem, much focus has been placed on assistive technology, replacing or compensating for functionality that has declined or been lost, or creating a “safe zone.” Our focus is on technology that is not assistive in this sense, but rather supportive in expanding capabilities to remain independent in their current environment. If older adults can retain their capabilities, the need for a myriad of assistive technologies would be postponed. Therefore, the alternative perspective we offer is more preventive and proactive.
Graduation Semester
2016-12
Type of Resource
text
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Copyright 2016 Amy Oetting

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