Older Adults' Reasons for Using Technology while Aging in Place

Theodorus Michaël Peek, Sebastiaan; Luijkx, Katrien; D. Rijnaard, M.; Nieboer, Marianne; S. van der Voort, C.; Aarts, Sil; van Hoof, Joost; JM Vrijhoef, Hubertus; Wouters, Eveline

doi:10.1159/000430949

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Older Adults' Reasons for Using Technology while Aging in Place

Published in Gerontology • Jun 4, 2015

Authors:

Sebastiaan Theodorus Michaël Peek

Katrien Luijkx

M. D. Rijnaard

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Most older adults prefer to age in place, and supporting older adults to remain in their own homes and communities is also favored by policy makers. Technology can play a role in staying independent, active and healthy. However, the use of technology varies considerably among older adult...

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Gerontology

Aging in place

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