Download or read book Communication, Technology and Aging written by Neil Charness, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000-11-08 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, acknowledged experts present state of the art reviews and empirical data on how aging affects personal communication, and how technology can contribute to improving communication efficacy. Chapters are divided into three sections. The first section provides a basic overview of issues in this field. The second section deals with socio-cultural issues. The final section addresses issues around training and compensation. The volume contains new research on heretofore unexplored areas within the field of aging, such as: computer use and design, internet use, and computer literacy. For gerontologists, psychologists, and other professionals interested in aging.