Technology and Aging

Older adults have specific considerations in the selection, integration, and assessment of current and emerging technologies. This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of the development, management and use of technology in aging services, while considering digital literacy among older adults and ageism in the digital space. This course seeks to develop the critical thinking and strategic planning skills that needed in today?s rapidly changing health care environments for older adults, as technology is and will play an increasingly large role in how we provide, manage, and evaluate aging services.