Preventive computing technology for successful aging

Oetting, Amy Nicole

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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

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

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Copyright 2016 Amy Oetting

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