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This volume provides a detailed examination of changes in technology that impact individuals as they age with an emphasis upon cultural contexts and person-environment fit from human factors, psycholgical, and sociological perspective. The editors take into consideration the role of macro-influences in shaping technological changes in industrialized societies that effect successful aging in terms of quality of life. Topics discussed include: human factors and aging; the impact of the internet; and assistive technology. As a special feature, each chapter followed by two commentaries from experts in the same and neighboring discipline.Charness, Neil is the author of 'Impact of Technology on Successful Aging' with ISBN 9780826124036 and ISBN 0826124038.
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