TY - BOOK AU - Fisk,Arthur D. TI - Designing for older adults: principles and creative human factors approaches T2 - Human factors & aging series SN - 9781420080551 (hardcover : alk. paper) AV - TA166 .D485 2009 U1 - 620.8/2 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Boca Raton, FL PB - CRC Press KW - Human engineering KW - Older people N1 - 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 ER -