Summer - DeBlieck - Senior and Technology 10-17
Summer - DeBlieck - Senior and Technology 10-17
Summer - DeBlieck - Senior and Technology 10-17
Presenters: Linda C. Summers, PhD, RN Conni J. DeBlieck, DNP, MSN, RN Jaclyn Simon-Kellerman, BSN, RN
Charles Darwin
It is not strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.
Purpose
1) Identify apps available on smart devices for the elderly. 2) Educate health care providers, they can teach the elderly to use this
equipment and function well with the smart device.
Objectives
Describe methods of technology advances for the older adults Discuss the digital divide and its implication for older adults Explore selected smart device applications for use with older adults Explore successful use of technology in the older adult population
The Digital Access Project (2006). The Digital Divide. Retrieved from www.digitalaccess.org
Digital Inclusion
Focuses on how information and communication technology affects individuals, communities, and countries Objective
Social inclusion Individual and community empowerment Enabling technologies (computers, networks, software, the internet)
Strategy
Tools
Improve Access/Connectivity Develop content that is accessible, relevant and contextual Increase Technology Literacy
Help groups and individuals use technology to do what THEY want to do,
address underlying social factors.
53% go online just for email 33% use Facebook or social media
Gadgets
11% use a tablet
8% use e-readers 33% own laptops
Computers
http://www.marketingprofs.com/charts/2012/8217/online-seniors-integrating-technology-into-theirliveshttp://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-9-3-technology-seniors/
Quiz
Do you check email at least 3X a day? Do you Google for information at least 5X a day? Do you use your mobile phone for more than one thing? Have you turned over remembering to a technology device? Do you shop online more than the mall? Do you have a wireless network at home? Do you text instead of calling? Do you IM?
Digital Natives
Multi-tasking Multi-media over text Random access to information Networked interactions with multiple people Just-in-time learning Immediate rewards Relevant, useful, fun learning
Digital Immigrants
Doing one thing at a time Text Sequential information processing Independent work Deferred rewards Serious learners
Tech Savvy
Using technology for years
Need to count on them to provide the assistance and guidance to the 2nd
category, which is by far the largest.
Poster people of adoption, but are not the majority yet. Provide an example, peer influence, and peer support to the category 2
people.
Tech Adoptors
That has changed though. There are low cost internet providers specifically for senior housing (Silverfox) There are easy to use devices (Tekins, Presto, iPad),
Training and support (every senior focused company knows this and provides it)
The only thing that stands in the way is a stakeholder to help guide them down this path.
a community adding SilverFox or Telekins
Tech Avoiders/Unable
The third category is one that we cant do much about. Technology will help us to provide care for them and There are exceptions to the rule of course, but they wont be the ones
adopting it on a regular basis in droves.
Persistent Barriers
Limited technology literacy skills Anxiety Fear of technology tools Hard core resisters Limited education, low literacy levels Language & accessibility barriers Irrelevant content Affordable broadband services Cost of entry (Hardware)
Mobile Devices
Apps on mobile devices can have similar
features to AT
Organization and time management apps (reminders, calendars) Magnifiers and visions supports Dictation software Reading apps (text to speech, hi-lighting features, font size changes, etc) Leisure use (newspaper apps, games, Face time or Skype)
Adaptive Aids
Siri (Free) Magniscope (Free) Big Calculator ($1.99)
Postcards (Free)
Skype (Free) Words with Friends ($4.99 ) Calendars Easy Facebook for Seniors (Free) Silver Surf (Free) Facetime (Free)
My Medical
HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker WebMD Med Reminder Motion Doctor MedWatcher usefully and polished app for adults (free) I-Triage
Safety
GPS tracking devices PERS (personal emergent response system) Elder 911 and Elder 411 (for iphone)
Conclusion
App can be used at all ages. There are different types of apps available for the
elderly.
Questions????
References
Anderson, J. (2013) Best ipad Apps for Senior Citizens. Retrieved from http://www.assistedliving.com/best-ipad-apps-for-seniors/ Fletcher, M., Anghilante, C., & Cliff, (2013) Assistive Technology for Older Adults Retrieved from http://www/atrc.colostate.edu Lappin, J., (2011). Three Things Apple iPads Do Well For Seniors and the One Huge Error Its Design Failed To Consider. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/joanlappin/2011/09/28/three-things-apple-ipads-do-well- for-seniors-and-theone-huge-error-its-design-failed-to-consider/ Pageonce Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pageonce-money-bills/id285056092 Electric Pockets. Bug Me! Stickies. Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bugme!-stickies-pro-ink-notepad/id361195700 Find My iphone Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648?mt=8 Lowenberg, Rich, Postcards Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/postcards-receiver/id504897244 Skype Communications S.a.r.l, Skype for iPad. Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype-for-ipad/id442012681 Zynga Inc. Words With Friends HD Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/words-with-friends-hd/id364140796
http://www.marketingprofs.com/charts/2012/8217/online-seniors-integrating-technology-into-theirliveshttp://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-9-3-technology-seniors/