Old Age, the Internet, and Advancing Technology
Old Age, the Internet, and Advancing Technology
The benefits to the old and very old of mental stimulation and close connections with family are well documented. Access to email and the Web can make very large contributions to both. This chapter describes a small research project to place Internet-linked computers in a retirement complex in Melbourne, Australia. The aim was to research the existing computer skills of the residents, provide lessons in the use of email, general computer and Internet use, investigate the most appropriate type of lessons, and document problems and residents areas of interest. This chapter describes ways to minimise problems with applications and hardware, and potential advantages of up-to-date technology such as Tablet computers and ‘Smart’ Television are discussed.
CITATION: Murnane, John S.. Old Age, the Internet, and Advancing Technology edited by Issa, Tomayess . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2013. Information Systems and Technology for Organizations in a Networked Society - Available at: https://library.au.int/old-age-internet-and-advancing-technology