Abstract
The UI design of the Assisted Living service system for
senior citizens is described in this article. In the case
of creating IoT-based services and products for securing
assisted living for senior citizens, additional
challenges during the design process are faced. Clearly
the users above the age of 80 or even 85 did not grow up
using computers. Hence their lack of familiarity with
using technologies, which are well known and understood
by younger generations, often requires more teaching and
practice. The elderly target group is not a homogeneous
group of people but the diversities of the abilities and
experience levels of the aged users are remarkable.
Higher age often brings limitations into everyday life,
and many senior citizens suffer from age-related
disabilities (e.g., memory disorders, impaired vision,
monochromatic sight, impaired motor skills and other
sensory disabilities) which may have an impact on their
performance with computerized systems.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 40-46 |
| Journal | Internet of Things |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| MoE publication type | D1 Article in a trade journal |
Keywords
- assisted living services
- IoT
- UI design