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Great new commentary article in Nature by Jeff Johnson debunking two common myths about designing technology for older adults. #aging #gerontechnology

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-022-00319-4.epdf?sharing_token=W_fVC_4ocjArlPbxQXhCKNRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0Nlee6NQL4u0ILDpUD26UdDKzLDIgNDn0NmSEDP95V3OEVL39-aCiEYGFOGqiMsM1qRejN3wdMVJem1Iaes579WakcK6ApJdoEIBkunb-xOxxD6O557KtfL6HK_HK1AQYw%3D

With thanks to Susan Dray for sharing this on FB.

Myths about digital technology and older adults | Nature Aging

In the age of rapid technological advance there are myths about older adults’ difficulties in using technology. Here I will debunk two common myths: first, the idea that age-related functional decline is entirely responsible; and second, the notion that everyone will be technologically adept once today’s older adults are gone.