Older Adults Are Willing To Sacrifice Some Privacy For Extended Independence

Results of a 2004 Georgia Tech survey revealed that older adults are more willing to welcome new technologies into their homes if the technology will help them remain independent longer. The qualitative data gathered by Georgia Tech provided insight into how older adults perceive different assistive technologies in a home setting. Below is an excerpt from the article regarding the findings of the survey.

"Unlike younger adults, older people don't care if a technology is the latest thing or a status symbol. Instead, what sparked interest among study participants was the degree to which a particular technology could benefit them.

Another key factor was whether they viewed the technology as a luxury or necessity. "They were more willing to embrace a technology if they perceived a need and if they had some degree of control," Rogers said."

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