Estimating the Perception of Physical Fatigue Among Older Adults Using Mobile Phones

2015 ◽  
pp. 84-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Netzahualcóyotl Hernández ◽  
Jesús Favela
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Physical Fatigue

scholarly journals Effects of 2G and 3G mobile phones on performance and electrophysiology in adolescents, young adults and older adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 122 (11) ◽  
pp. 2203-2216 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Leung ◽  
R.J. Croft ◽  
R.J. McKenzie ◽  
S. Iskra ◽  
B. Silber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mobile Phones

scholarly journals Older adults and mobile phones for health: A review

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 947-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Joe ◽  
George Demiris
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phones

A Survey of Mobile Phone Use in Older Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Seok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
Basic Features ◽  
Older Adult Population

Mobile phone adoption by older adults is radically increasing. As a part of multiple empirical studies to improve older adults' experiences with mobile phones, a survey was conducted to investigate a number of specific aspects of mobile phone use in the older adult population including motives of ownership, usage patterns, preferences on mobile phone features, and perceived usability of their own phones. A total of 154 older adults from 20 states of the United States who owned a mobile phone participated in this study. Results indicated that participants used a few basic features of mobile phones since they used them mainly for personal communication and safety reasons. Overall, participants perceived that their current phones offered marginal “ease of use”, but they found most usability problems with understanding error messages, inputting text, and understanding user manuals. The majority of older adults (over 50%) desired a phone with basic features that include making /receiving a call, phonebook, emergency call, voice message checking, speed dial, ringer change, and clock. However, effects of age and gender were found on mobile phone usage patterns and design preferences, which suggest a need of focusing on diverse groups within the older adult population.

scholarly journals Engaging the disengaged: Examining the domestication of mobile telephony among older adults in Trans-Nzoia and Bungoma Counties in Western Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
Leah Jerop Komen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Technology Design ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

The world is growing older. Considering the increasing number of older adults, it is imperative to consider how technology design can meet the needs and wants of these important user groups. Mobile phones offer great potential in improving quality of life for older adults in areas of, healthcare, independent living, communication and reduced isolation. There have been numerous studies on technology design for older adults (Fisk, Rogers, Charness, Czaja, & Sharit, 2004), but much of the work has focused on indoor and stationary applications such as desktop computers (Zajicek & Brewster, 2004). Although older people need support beyond stationary situations inside and outside their homes (Goodman, Brewster, & Gray, 2004), limited number of mobile functions are used by older adults due to high cost associated with mobile phones (Lee: 2007). Conversely, Nimrod (2015), argues older people use mobile phones extensively but little is known about relevant domestication processes involved and the extent to which older adults adopt and use mobile phones. This study interviewed 40 older retired civil servants aged 60 years and above in Western Kenya. Using domestication theory, this study examined the appropriation (Possession and ownership), Objectification (meaning and symbols), incorporation of mobile phones in older people’s everyday life and conversion (unintended uses) process of the domestication of mobile technology by the said group. Findings showed that mobile phones both enhanced closeness with their children and isolated them from them too. Majority felt mobile phones had become their ‘extended family members’ bringing the news of the world to them via mobile phone calls and texts. However, the small font size of texts and the fact that phones were getting smaller in size made it difficult to use. Their favourite mobile phone application was the mobile money locally dubbed Mpesa as they could now receive cash transfers from the government. Key words: older adults, mpesa, isolation, connection, e-inclusion, domestication, Kenya

The use of mobile phones by older adults

2008 ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazrina Hassan ◽  
Mohd Hairul Nizam Md Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phones

scholarly journals Influences and Experiences of Using Digital Devices in Laterlife

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Russell ◽  
Kirsty Young
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Mp3 Players

This paper is informed by a qualitative research project that investigated the influences and lived experiences of using digital devices in laterlife. Devices included in the study were computers, mobile phones, cameras, mp3 players and DVDs. Participants in the study were aged 70 to 83 and resided in urban coastal areas of Australia. Researchers found that the adoption of technologies centred on uses and relevance for the digital devices. Pragmatic and affective considerations impelled the older adults to take up specific devices; which then enabled them to be autonomous, functionally independent and enhanced their relationship with others.

Can Proprioceptive Training Enhance Fatigability And Decrease Progression Rate Of Sarcopenia In Seniors? A Novel Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman A. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Muscle Fatigue ◽  
Motor Neurons ◽  
Progression Rate ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
Physical Fatigue ◽  
Rest Periods ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Proprioceptive Training ◽  
Effective Role

: Sarcopenia is a common condition in older adults. Sarcopenia causes frequent occurrence of muscle fatigue. Muscle fatigue commonly develops among seniors. Muscle fatigue is a type of physical fatigue that occurs due to either motor or sensory dysfunctions. Current interventions developed to decrease the occurrence of muscle fatigue includes either increasing rest periods or subdividing large tasks into small ones. The effectiveness of these interventions is highly contradicted. Recently, researchers discovered that mechanoreceptors are the main receptors of muscle fatigue, however, no clinical study investigated the effect of performing proprioceptive training to enhance the mechanoreceptors and decreasing the occurrence of muscle fatigue. Performing proprioceptive training could improve muscle fatigue by improving its sensory part. The function of mechanoreceptors, consequently might enhance fatigability and decrease the progression rate of sarcopenia. Thus, this review was conducted to suggest a novel approach of treatment to enhance fatigability and decrease Sarcopenia in seniors. This might be accomplished through increasing the firing rate of α-motor neurons, increasing the amount of Ca2+ ions in the neuromuscular junction, slowing the progression rate of Sarcopenia, and correcting movement deviations commonly occur with muscle fatigue in seniors. In conclusion, proprioceptive training could be an effective role in decreasing the progression rate of Sarcopenia and enhance the fatigability among seniors.

scholarly journals Uses and Gratifications Sought From Mobile Phones and Loneliness Among Japanese Midlife and Older Adults: A Mediation Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yihan Wang ◽  
Christina Matz-Costa ◽  
Julie Miller ◽  
Dawn C Carr ◽  
Florian Kohlbacher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Uses And Gratifications
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