ABSTRACT

Older persons are also arguably the group with the widest range of characteristics. Gregor et al. (2002) captured the individual variability of older persons by categorizing this user group into three subgroups:

8.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................8-1 8.2 Aging and the Perceptual System ..........................................................................................8-2

Visual System • Auditory System 8.3 Aging and the Cognitive System ...........................................................................................8-3 8.4 Aging and the Motor System .................................................................................................8-4 8.5 Aging and Expertise ................................................................................................................8-5 8.6 Behavioral Changes in Older People ....................................................................................8-5 8.7 Older Persons as Interactive Technology Users ..................................................................8-5

Computer and Internet Use • Mobile Phone Use 8.8 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................8-8 References .............................................................................................................................................8-8Sri Kurniawan

1. Fit older people who do not consider themselves nor appear disabled, but whose needs have changed with age.