Background Digital technologies (DTs) for older adults focus mainly on health care and are
considered to have the potential to improve the well-being of older adults. However …

Background As they age, baby boomers (born 1946-1964) will have increasing medical
needs and are likely to place large demand on health care resources. Consumer health …

The population aging and an increased life expectancy are widely recognized social
changes. Technologies are believed to improve the elderly's daily lives and maintain their …

Purpose In a society where technology progresses at an exponential rate, older adults are
often unaware of the existence of different kinds of information and communication …

While much research focuses on adoption of electronic health-care records and other
information technology among health-care providers, less research explores patient …

Recently, the popularity of smart wearable technologies, such as Fitbit, has significantly
increased. There are numerous potential benefits in using these devices, especially among …

INTRODUCTION: There is a critical need for public health interventions to support the
independence of older adults as the world's population ages. Health smart homes (HSH) …

The response of health professionals to the use of health information technology (HIT) is an
important research topic that can partly explain the success or failure of any HIT application …

Technology has recently begun to be explored as a way to cope with the challenges related
to the aging of the population. However, while many technological systems for older adults …

Background Elderly adults have comprised the fastest growing population adopting the
Internet and computer technology over the past decade. However, how their experiences …