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A Short Medicare Proficiency Questionnaire (MPQ): Reliability and Validity Open

Emily Langston, Neil Charness, Walter R. Boot · 2025

Medicine Physics Economics

This cross-sectional study explores the reliability and validity of a newly developed 15-item Medicare proficiency questionnaire (MPQ) across a mixed group of participants enrolled and unenrolled in Medicare. The MPQ was designed to assess…

Technology support preferences for prospective memory among older adults with subjective cognitive complaints Open

Edie Sanders, Walter R. Boot · 2025

Background and Objectives Prospective memory (PM), the ability to remember to execute an intention in the future, is critical for performing everyday tasks contributing to health, financial, and social outcomes. PM declines with greater ag…

Assessing the Feasibility and Efficacy of Virtual Reality Navigational Training for Older Adults Open

Tong Bill Xu, Armin Mostafavi, Walter R. Boot, Sara J. Czaja, Saleh Kalantari · 2024

Computer science Psychology Medicine

Background and Objectives This study evaluates the feasibility of virtual reality (VR) wayfinding training with aging adults and assesses the impact of the training on wayfinding performance. Research Design and Methods 49 participants wer…

HARNESSING ADVANCES IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO SUPPORT AN AGING POPULATION Open

Walter R. Boot, Xin Lin · 2024

Computer science Medicine

We are witnessing unprecedented growth in the sophistication of artificial intelligence (AI) and its rapid diffusion into all aspects of our lives. This session will focus on the potential and pitfalls of using AI to support the health, we…

EXPLORING DELIBERATE PRACTICE TO REDUCE AGE-RELATED PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCES IN A COMPLEX TASK Open

Michael Prevratil, Neil Charness, Walter R. Boot · 2024

Psychology Computer science Engineering

Can age-related differences in complex task performance be overcome with simple behavioral interventions? We monitored differences between older and younger adults’ performance in a complex psychomotor task with the intent of developing a …

DIFFERENTIAL DIGITAL DIVIDES: AGE GAPS ACROSS EXISTING AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Open

Edie Sanders, George Mois, Wendy A. Rogers, Walter R. Boot · 2024

Computer science Engineering

As the necessity of digital technology and the number of devices needed to participate in everyday life increases, understanding age differences in the use of familiar and emerging technologies is crucial for implementing technology-based …

THE EVOLUTION OF THE PERSONAL REMINDER INFORMATION AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT (PRISM) SYSTEM Open

Walter R. Boot, Neil Charness, Sara J. Czaja, Wendy A. Rogers · 2024

Computer science Psychology Physics

The development of the Personal Reminder Information and Social Management (PRISM) System began fifteen years ago with a user-centered design process that resulted in PRISM 1.0, a desktop application that ran on a personal computer and inc…

DYADIC DISCORDANCE ABOUT DAILY LIVING CHALLENGES AMONG PERSONS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT Open

Ana Torres, E‐Shien Chang, Jerad Moxley, Walter R. Boot, Wendy Rogers , et al. · 2024

Psychology Medicine

As the prevalence of older adults with a cognitive impairment (PwCI) continues to increase, it is critical to identify cognitive tasks which are challenging for them, as well as areas of needed support for both the PwCI and their care part…

THE PROMISE AND CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL INNOVATIONS TO SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS Open

Laura Gitlin, Walter R. Boot · 2024

Psychology Medicine

Online platforms are promising scalable approaches for delivering interventions addressing critical public health needs. As most older adults and caregivers utilize smartphones, tablets or computers, this approach can improve access to on-…

ACTIVITY ENGAGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: UNDERSTANDING NEEDS AND SUPPORTS Open

Elizabeth Lydon, Carlyn Ellison Keeler, Raksha A. Mudar, Sara J. Czaja, Walter R. Boot , et al. · 2024

Psychology Medicine

Understanding the daily challenges experienced by older adults living with cognitive impairment is essential for developing strategies to support their health and quality of life. These impairments involve cognitive changes that can pose b…

THE RELEVANCE OF GENERAL FLUID ABILITIES IN TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY IN OLDER ADULTS Open

Shenghao Zhang, Walter R. Boot · 2024

Psychology Political science

Previous research showed that general fluid abilities are correlated with technology use, acceptance, and proficiency in older adults. Cognitive decline was constantly proposed as an explanation for digital divide and age-related declines …

THE POTENTIAL OF EXTENDED REALITY SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS WITH AND WITHOUT COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS Open

Walter R. Boot, Andrew Dilanchian, Saleh Kalantari · 2024

Psychology

We are living in an era of rapid technological innovation, which presents novel opportunities for technology to foster and enhance the independence, productivity, health, safety, social connectivity, and quality of life of older people wit…

THE APPLICATION OF USER-CENTERED DESIGN TO A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR OLDER ADULTS: THE PRISM SOFTWARE SYSTEM Open

Sara J. Czaja, Walter R. Boot, Wendy A. Rogers, Neil Charness · 2024

Computer science Physics

Technology holds promise for enhancing the social connectivity and reducing loneliness among older adults, especially those that are socially isolated. However, technology systems can be overly complex and challenging especially for those …

TECHNOLOGY ATTITUDES, PROFICIENCY, AND USAGE PATTERNS AMONG OLDER ADULTS WITH A COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT Open

Xin Yao Lin, Walter R. Boot, Wendy A. Rogers, Neil Charness, Sara J. Czaja · 2024

Psychology Medicine

Older adults with cognitive impairment (OAwCI) may be challenged by increasing demands to engage with technology to accomplish daily activities. We investigated technology attitudes, proficiency, and usage across health, social, transporta…

TECHNOLOGY AND PROSPECTIVE MEMORY: ATTITUDES AMONG OLDER ADULTS WITH SUBJECTIVE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT Open

Edie Sanders, Walter R. Boot · 2024

Psychology Medicine

Prospective memory (PM), the ability to remember to execute an intention in the future, is critical for the performance of everyday tasks important for independence and quality of life. PM failures are more frequent with increased age and …

UNDERSTANDING PRISM ACCEPTANCE THROUGH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MEASURES Open

Wendy A. Rogers, Tracy L. Mitzner, Sara J. Czaja, Walter R. Boot, Neil Charness · 2024

Psychology Computer science Physics

Long-term adoption of technology is influenced both by the design of the technology itself as well by the users’ attitudes towards the technology. Technology acceptance models have long indicated that individual differences in perceptions …

UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY EQUITY AND ACCESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF AGING ADULTS Open

Walter R. Boot, Xiankun Lin, Jane Chung · 2024

Business Political science

Despite advancements, a significant “digital divide” persists, with older adults lagging in technology ownership, use, and proficiency compared to younger individuals. This session examines the digital divide’s causes, impacts, and solutio…

THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT IN OLDER ADULTS: FINDINGS FROM THE PRISM 2.0 TRIAL Open

Sara J. Czaja, Walter R. Boot, Neil Charness, Wendy Rogers · 2024

Psychology Medicine Geography

Technology applications can play a key role in enhancing social and cognitive engagement, decreasing loneliness, and facilitating access to resources among older adults. This presentation will focus on data from the cross-site randomized f…

Development of the Japanese version of the Mobile Device Proficiency Questionnaire: A cross‐sectional validation study Open

Suguru Shimokihara, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Walter R. Boot, Yuma Nagata, Shunsuke Nakai , et al. · 2024

Psychology Computer science Medicine

Aim In response to the growing popularity of mobile devices among older adults in Japan, this study aimed to establish a reliable and valid measure of mobile device proficiency by developing a Japanese version of the Mobile Device Proficie…

Predicting adherence to gamified cognitive training using early phase game performance data: Towards a just-in-time adherence promotion strategy Open

Y J Pang, Ankita Singh, Shayok Chakraborty, Neil Charness, Walter R. Boot , et al. · 2024

Computer science Psychology Medicine

Background and objectives This study aims to develop a machine learning-based approach to predict adherence to gamified cognitive training using a variety of baseline measures (demographic, attitudinal, and cognitive abilities) as well as …

Predicting Adherence to Computer-Based Cognitive Training Programs Among Older Adults: Study of Domain Adaptation and Deep Learning Open

Ankita Singh, Shayok Chakraborty, Zhe He, Y J Pang, Shenghao Zhang , et al. · 2024

Psychology Medicine Computer science

Background Cognitive impairment and dementia pose a significant challenge to the aging population, impacting the well-being, quality of life, and autonomy of affected individuals. As the population ages, this will place enormous strain on …

Promoting technology access and learning among underserved older adults Open

Tania M. Rodríguez, Walter R. Boot, Rachel Wu · 2024

Psychology Medicine

Background: The digital divide highlights technology inequities across different sociodemographic groups. Barriers to using technology (e.g., tablets, computers) might be more pronounced for individuals who have intersecting identities tha…

Are Virtual Assistants Trustworthy for Medicare Information: An Examination of Accuracy and Reliability Open

Emily Langston, Neil Charness, Walter R. Boot · 2024

Computer science Geography Business

Background and Objectives Advances in artificial intelligence (AI)-based virtual assistants provide a potential opportunity for older adults to use this technology in the context of health information-seeking. Meta-analysis on trust in AI …

The Benefits of Technology for Engaging Aging Adults: Findings From the PRISM 2.0 Trial Open

Sara J. Czaja, Neil Charness, Wendy A. Rogers, Joseph Sharit, Jerad Moxley , et al. · 2024

Psychology Medicine Physics

Background and Objectives Technology has potential for providing support for aging adults. This study evaluated the Personal Reminder Information and Social Management 2.0 (PRISM 2.0) software, in terms of enhancing social engagement and q…

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