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Designing for older adults : principles and creative human factors approaches / Arthur D. Fisk ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2009. - xx, 277 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Human factors & aging series . - Human factors & aging series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-255) and indexes.

Toward better design for older adults -- Characteristics of older adult users -- Guiding the design process -- Improving perception of information -- Design of input and output devices -- Interface design -- Design of training and instructional programs -- Making the work environment age-friendly -- Maximizing the usefulness and usability of healthcare technologies -- Transportation -- Designing accommodations for aging-in-place -- Involving older adults in research and usability studies -- Conducting focus groups with older adults -- Statistical considerations in usability testing -- Task analysis and error prediction -- GOMS modeling for older adults -- Multimedia design -- Synthesis and comments.

ISBN: 9781420080551 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1420080555 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009003837

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human engineering.
Older people.

LC Class. No.: TA166 / .D485 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 620.8/2