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ItemThe Development of a Measurement Tool for Mastery of Assistive Technology(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021-06-30) Satterfield, Richard (Ben) ; Walker, Bruce N. ; Milchus, KarenThis report describes the development of a survey tool used to measure and assess “mastery of assistive technology”. A Delphi Panel comprised of experts in the area of Assistive Technology (AT) was gathered to explore the question of “What is mastery of AT?” For the purposes of this study, mastery was defined as becoming a “power user” of AT. Panelists were asked to identify what characteristics are associated with being a power user of AT. The panel gave these characteristics Likert Scale rankings as to their applicability as a predictor of becoming a power user and as an indicator of having become a power user. The rankings were compared, and the panel was asked to revisit the rankings in order to identify the most important factors. The panel identified 12 predictors and 14 indicators that they felt were highly predictive of becoming a power user or indicative of being one. These factors were analyzed and found to coalesce around four constructs or areas of mastery: (1) Experience (Usage) with AT; (2) Proficiency with AT; (3) Knowledge of AT; and (4) Personal Connection with AT. An online survey-based tool for measuring AT mastery was developed based on these constructs and presented to the panel for feedback and critique.
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ItemFinancial Fraud and Elder Abuse: How Can we Prevent This Growing Problem?(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-09-19) Baker, Christopher
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ItemIntroduction to Design for Aging Atlanta(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-02-21) Van Kley, Chris
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ItemIntroduction and Virtual Tour of the Senior Learning Network(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-11-15) Beachner, Lynne ; Earl, Terry ; Ervin, Ellen
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ItemDark-Adapting Glasses for Persons with Light Adaptation Problems(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-10-18) Ross, David A.As people age, their ability to adapt to widely-changing light levels can diminish. Pupil response times increase and the pupil will not open as widely nor close as tightly as the person ages. Further, with age-related retinal diseases, the retinal cells much more slowly to changing light levels. This can make it seem like the sun is painfully bright when going outdoors, and that inner lighting conditions are not bright enough when going indoors. For some, it may take from one to three minutes for their eyes to adapt when going outdoors, or coming inside. Since moving about safely is linked to functional vision, people with this problem must stop and wait for their eyes to adapt before continuing to walk. We developed dark-adapting glasses to address this problem. In tests of this technology, we have found that for a majority of people with this problem, the developed dark-adapting glasses help them function more normally.
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ItemThe Importance of Showing Seniors Technology(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-03-15) Ratliff, Jane
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ItemThe Role of Technology in Creating an Age‐Friendly City: Current Trends and Future Vision(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016-02-16) Harvey, Lee AnnLee Ann Harvey is the Lifelong Community Coordinator for the City of Decatur. The purpose of the Lifelong Community (LLC) initiative is to accomplish the goals of the City's 2010 Strategic Plan by ensuring that Decatur provides a rich and welcoming environment for citizens at all the stages of their lives. She serves as staff to the citizen-based Lifelong Community Advisory Board, managing their work and the work of the volunteer-based Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project and the Season of Giving program. In her role, Lee Ann develops and implements projects that respond to a variety of lifelong community issues such as: aging in place, intra-city transportation options for seniors, and affordable housing. Her DATHA talk will highlight the LLC initiative and current efforts in the city of Decatur.
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ItemTools for Life: Exploring Assistive Technology Strategies & Solutions(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-12-15) Persaud, Elizabeth ; Phillips, Carolyn P. ; Wilson, RachelThe world around us is evolving at an astounding rate. Assistive Technology developments have been foundational in this evolution and a catalyst for producing positive life-changing results for individuals with disabilities, especially as we age. This talk will present what’s new in AT and the Aging in Place movement as we explore where we were, where we are, and perhaps, where we are going. During the session presenters will share information about low, middle and high tech assistive technologies. Discussion will focus on tracking technological trends including apps, mobile devices, robotics, wearable technologies and more. Apps to assist with aging well will be shown and resources for tracking trends will be shared. There are many obstacles older individuals encounter daily that can hinder them from remaining at home and in the communities of their choice. Join us for an insightful session that will shed some light on assistive technology strategies, solutions and devices that are used to help individuals age successfully in communities of their choice. Presenters will share real-life examples of AT that assists with fall detection and prevention, environmental control, memory, healthy-living, hearing, seeing, communication, and computer access.
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ItemProducts for the Aging Market: Challenges in Access, Adoption and Design(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-11-17) Hackett, Brandi
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ItemTake Control to Prevent Falls: The Shepherd Center's Injury Prevention Program(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2015-10-20) Harrington, EmmaThis talk focuses on aging and fall prevention and highlight the Shepherd Center's program for preventing initial brain and spinal cord injuries as well as secondary injuries.