Factors influencing community‐dwelling older adults’ readiness to adopt smart home technology: A qualitative exploratory study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Dermody ◽  
Roschelle Fritz ◽  
Courtney Glass ◽  
Melissa Dunham ◽  
Lisa Whitehead
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Readiness To Adopt ◽  
Home Technology ◽  
Smart Home Technology ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals PERCEPTIONS, ACCEPTABILITY, EXPECTATIONS, AND CONCERNS OF SMART HOME TECHNOLOGIES AMONG OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S881-S882
Author(s):  
Amy Guan ◽  
Hannah C Dannewitz ◽  
Lauren Stratton ◽  
Jennifer Margrett ◽  
Walter R Boot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Aging In Place ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Smart Appliances ◽  
Optimal Aging ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Home Technology ◽  
Smart Home Technology

Abstract Optimal aging in place has become a common preference among older adults to maintain identity and independence, thus smart home technologies are increasingly utilized to achieve these goals. However, disconnect may exist between potential technological benefit and perceptions of acceptability and usability (Lee & Coughlin, 2015). We assessed perceptions of adults aged 50+ (range 50-90 years) to analyze their priorities and ultimate acceptability of smart home technology. Data were collected through surveys, focus groups, and case study interviews. Three major themes emerged regarding smart home utilization: benefits, concerns, and expectations. Participants endorsed smart home technologies (e.g., sensors, telehealth devices) and identified benefits, such as the promotion of optimal aging (e.g., maintaining independence, staying active, safety). However, responses also reflected concerns about privacy, ease of use, and amount of control. Expectations regarding smart homes included more mobility, efficiency, and safety within the home. One participant described technology as having “options [that] are exhausting, but also exciting.” Survey responses (n=30) were analyzed to understand participants’ familiarity with smart home technologies, including: nanotechnology (10.7%), smart showers (42.9%), home sensors (70.4%), telehealth (74.1%), smart appliances (71.4%), personal sensors (81.5%), and voice-activated devices (96.4%). Additionally, respondents indicated their willingness to implement these technologies to maintain and/or improve their daily functioning: nanotechnology (53.8%), smart showers (28.6%), home sensors (66.6%), telehealth (81.5%), smart appliances (40.0%), personal sensors (55.5%), voice-activated devices (64.3%). Discussion focuses on the priorities and needs older adults express regarding technology utilization and the implications for person-centered design and implementation of future smart home technologies.

scholarly journals Multivariate analysis of lifestyle, constitutive and body composition factors influencing bone health in community-dwelling older adults from Madeira, Portugal

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Élvio Rúbio Gouveia ◽  
Cameron Joseph Blimkie ◽  
José António Maia ◽  
Carla Lopes ◽  
Bruna Raquel Gouveia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Composition Factors ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals Experiences of Older Adults Using Smart-Home Technology in a Senior-Living Community

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (4_Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 7311515305p1
Author(s):  
Karen Sames ◽  
Jennifer Hutson ◽  
Skye Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Home Technology ◽  
Smart Home Technology

scholarly journals An Aging-focused Heuristic Evaluation of Home Automation Controls

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Jeremy Lopez ◽  
Claire Textor ◽  
W. Braxton Hicks ◽  
Makenzie Pryor ◽  
Anne Collins McLaughlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
User Interfaces ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Heuristic Evaluation ◽  
Low Contrast ◽  
Agent Interactions ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Voice User ◽  
Home Technology ◽  
Smart Home Technology

Smart home technology can help older adults maintain independent lifestyles. Recent technological advancements have made smart home technology less expensive and more attainable for the average consumer. Older adults with limited technology experience can benefit from smart home systems with more natural interactions. One such example is the smart speaker, a device with a voice user interface. However, smart speakers are not explicitly designed for older adult use, thereby raising usability concerns. We conducted a heuristic evaluation of a smart speaker system. The results revealed several violations of both Nielsen’s and additional heuristics. Voiced agent interactions were rigid, unnatural, and uninformative. The companion mobile application was difficult to navigate and used low-contrast imagery. Future considerations of age-related differences will make smart speakers and other voice-user interfaces more usable for the aging population.

Factors Influencing on the Happiness in Community-dwelling Older Adults in Korea

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
Jae Soon Yoo ◽  
Je Hyun Kim ◽  
Jeongeun Kim ◽  
Hyejin Kim ◽  
Seungyu Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults
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