Challenges with safety, security, and emergency preparedness among people aging with disabilities: Technology Implications
E. T. Remillard, K. T. Mumma, W. A. Rogers
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AbstractWorldwide, people with disabilities acquired in early to mid-life are living longer, contributing to growing numbers of older adults aging with disability. Older adults with long-term sensory and mobility disabilities are likely to experience challenges performing everyday activities and have high support needs due to the combination of co-morbid conditions, age-related declines, and long-term disabilities (Mitzner, et al., 2018). They may experience barriers that impact their safety and security in the home and community, which can ultimately inhibit their ability to age-in-place. Technology holds great potential to support people aging with disabilities in preventing and responding to emergency situations. However, effective gerontechnology solutions for this unique population must respond to real-world issues experienced by these individuals and engage target users in research and development.Keywords: aging with disability; emergency preparedness, mobility disability; sensory disability; qualitative analysis
E. T. Remillard, K. T. Mumma, W. A. Rogers (2024). Challenges with safety, security, and emergency preparedness among people aging with disabilities: Technology Implications. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 1-1
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.927.opp