Crossing traditional research methods with user-centered design, Olin's aging research team is exploring the intersection of aging and technology to discover ways to enhance the lives of older adults through simple, practical solutions to the challenges and opportunities presented by the experiences of aging.
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- carrying an oxygen tank on a walker without the walker being in danger of tipping over
- designing a simple, older-user friendly app to help older adults use iPhones for some of the tasks most meaningful to them
- designing a workshop to help empower older adults to talk about difficulties they face, to help each other eliminate these challenges, and to know what resources are available and how to find them
- general research into aging and dementia
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