gerontechnology
jeh-ron-tek-NOL-uh-jee
dʒɛrɒntɛkˈnɒlədʒiːListen
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an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of gerontology and technology concerned with the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of technological products, environments, and services to support the health, functioning, independence, and quality of life of older adults and to enable the preparation of society for an aging population; gerontechnology encompasses assistive technologies for mobility, communication, and sensory support; monitoring technologies including fall detection, medication reminders, and remote health monitoring; smart home systems that adapt environments to changing functional abilities; social robots and conversational agents that address loneliness and cognitive stimulation; and digital platforms for healthcare delivery, social connection, and community participation; the field addresses the critical challenge that older adults are often not involved in the design of technologies intended for them, resulting in products that fail to meet their actual needs and preferences, and advocates for inclusive design processes that centre older users' experiences from the earliest stages of product development
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