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Module 4: Gerontechnology - Autonomy or Control Flashcards

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What is aging in place

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-refers to persons ability to continue living independently at home and/or in their community
-supported/facilitated through provision of necessary supports and services

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Types of technologies used by older adults

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-computer
-smart tv
-wearable devices
-smartphone
-smart home or talking device
-tablet

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Traditional technologies for aging in place

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-cell phones
-tablets
-facilitate human contact and can be used to connect or for travel

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Gerontological solutions for aging in place

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-AAL systems
-smart home devices

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Non-traditional for aging in place

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-robots
-voice first (like alexa)
-can be used to connect with loved ones

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Smart home devices

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-such as ALEXA
-device is voice activated and can be linked to capable wifi capable appliances to create a smart home system

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AAL systems

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-comprised of various sensors that use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze behaviour and compare it to established patterns, identify divergences, and call caregivers as needed

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Examples of different types of AAL system sensors

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-sensors to detect activity in bed
-sensors to detect open doors
-sensors in the kitchen

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Sensors to detect open doors

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-AAL devices can include sensors that detect when doors are opened, such as the refrigerator, medicine cabinet, or front door

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Sensors to detect activity in bed

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-can record respiration, heart rate, and movements including sexual activity

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Sensors in the kitchen

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-systems can detect if the stove has been left on, if the water is left running, or if there is excessive smoke

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What is the Emerald

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-AAL system that is a wall mounted unit which utilizes the sea of radio signals
-we create waves when we move and the sensors analyze these waves to reverse engineer our motion

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Problems with AAL systems

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-stigma
-loss of human contact
-loss of privacy

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Stigma with AAL systems

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-many older adults express that there is stigma attached to living with surveillance, especially in the most private aspects of their lives

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Loss of human contact with AAL systems

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-concerned that utilization of technology for monitoring will result in less human-human contact

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Loss of privacy with AAL systems

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-privacy violations may occur when a connected device informs a family member that adult engaged in an activity that they want to keep private

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What is UPnRIDE technology

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-has created a wheeled robotic device which provides both upright and seated mobility for people who have difficulty standing or walking and wish to stay mobile

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Advantages of technology such as UPnRIDE

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-increase independence
-enhance dignity
-reduce medical costs
-improve health

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Increase independence with UPnRIDE

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-safely ride up and down hills and faster than a wheelchair

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Enhance dignity with UPnRIDE

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-allows for social interactions at eye level

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Reduce medical costs with UPnRIDE

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-reduces many secondary complications of long term sitting which can lower need for hospitalization, medications and physio

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Improve health with UPnRIDE

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-standing vertically is more beneficial to your health compared to sitting, allows for increase in calorie expenditure

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Global perspective of gerontechnology

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-most appropriately promoted in countries where technology is widely accepted and there are large numbers of older adults aging in place

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Influence of social determinants of health on gerontechnology access

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-lack of skills
-lack of income
-lower education

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Lack of skills in regard to gerontechnology

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-low engagement level may be a result of lack of skills and familiarity with technology, may be due to cohort effect

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What is cohort effect

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-technology being created after an individual left school

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Lack of income in regard to gerontechnology

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-can be a barrier because some older adults can not purchase gerontechnology and therefore can not learn to use it

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Lower education in regard to gerontechnology

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-is also associated with lower income, which can result in a lack of utilization due to inability to pay or disinterest due to lack of familiarity

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Types of age tech services

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-services purchased by older people
-services traded between older and younger people
-services purchased on behalf of older adults
-services for future older people

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Services purchased by older people examples

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-automatic pill dispenser
-home digitization

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Services traded between older and younger people

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-vocational mentoring
-supported co-living

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Vocational mentoring

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-many older adults have skills and expertise they can share often in exchange for household tasks
-ex. older adult who knows investment advice in exchange for mowing lawn or pet care

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Supported co-living

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-aims to pair older and younger adults in shared accomodations

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Services purchased on behalf of older adults

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-meal services
-home care services

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Meal services

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-can be purchased online or over the phone and will be delivered to the recipients door, such as meals on wheels

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Home care services

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-allows a person with special needs to stay in their home, provide assistance with activities of daily living for people with chronic illness or recovering from surgery
-includes help with bathing, washing hair

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Services for future older people

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-reflects the reality that preparing for a healthy old age begins early in life
-many future older people already use technology like smart watches and wearable technology

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Wearable devices

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-point where humans begin to physically and consistently, interact and integrate electronics, software and sensors on the body

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Examples of wearable devices

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-fitness trackers
-smart watches
-body sensors
-smart glasses
-body cameras
-smart clothing and accessories
-VR headsets

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Fitness trackers

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-have sensors, AI, and monitor sleeping and eating habits
-can detect a fall and is relayed back to caregiver

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What is the next generation wearable

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-the sensor tattoo

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The sensor tattoo

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-device that acts like a temporary tattoo and once pressed into the skin
-visible sensors appear like a tattoo and can monitor vital signs in the person

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Wearables for GPS tracking

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-GPS smart sole
-GPS tracking apps

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GPS smart sole

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-tracks older adults location through a rechargeable shoe sole insert, sends location updates every 5 min

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GPS tracking apps

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-those designed for older adults put an emphasis on functions that enhance safety, including emergency notifications and health metrics

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Ethical and privacy concerns with wearable devices

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-being monitored 24/7 can create a sense of hypervigilance in many people regardless of age
-threatens autonomy
-threat of data being sold or leaked etc.

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Reasons for gerontechnology apps

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-older adults and caregivers
-aid with visual impairment
-rideshare apps

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Older adult and caregivers apps

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-honor
-ask mervee
-ask my buddy
-life pod

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Honor app

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-enables caregivers to communicate with families, exchange notes, and ask questions

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Ask mervee app

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-allows to send a message to friends/family to request a visit, get messages, or let people know how they are doing

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Ask my buddy app

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-can send alert through smart speaker

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Life pod app

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-reminds to take meds or drink water or it will play music

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Aid with visual impairment app

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-righthear

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RightHear app

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-system for visually impaired users specifically for indoor places
-uses phone, sensors, and management platform to premap venues and track movements of user to issue real life prompts and warnings such as stairs or if the sliding door in front of them is automatic

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Rideshare apps

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-used for social visits with friends and family, leisurely outings or increase physical activity

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Volunteer services for gerontechnology

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-canadian red cross
-bergen volunteers

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Canadian red cross

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-hosts a friendly visiting program to reduce social isolation by offering one-on-one personal visits with a trained volunteer

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Bergen volunteers

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-CHORE
-CHEER

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CHORE program

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-program that provides handy person services to do tasks like installing grab bars etc

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CHEER program

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-where volunteers provide companionship by weekly visits to homebound other adults

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Voice activated technology

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-provide assistance with tasks like making calls, sending emails and texts
-sending reminders to family members etc.

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ElliQ parts

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-body
-screen

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ElliQ body

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-performs social functions and can move head up when excited and hangs down when sad
-engages looking at pictures that come in and respond with voice

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ElliQ screen

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-performs technological functions and helps users read and respond to messages, share pictures, make appointments, and take medications

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Robopets

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-animatronics can be used as a substitute pet for those who can not take care of one

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Robot dog features

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-interactive sensors
-voice commands
-smartphone app

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Interactive sensors robopet

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-wags tail and leans into hand when patted

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Voice commands robopet

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-voice activation allows it to react to commands

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Smartphone app robopet

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-allows you to name it and track user interactions
-can add new actions and commands

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Reasoning to support robopets

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-provides sense of comfort

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Reasoning against robopets

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-no emotional connection
-gives people false sense of hope
-cruel

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Benefits of VR for older adults

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-can combat isolation
-may also help increase balance and improve spatial awareness and navigation

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Limitations of VR for older adults

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-important that product does not pretend to be real
-may be unethical to let them believe they are actually interacting with people
-expensive

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How can gerontechnology empower older adults

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-makes tasks easier
-turn on and off lights
-measure heart rate etc

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How can gerontechnology control older adults

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-lock doors to keep them inside
-surveillance
-track location

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