Art of Aging: How Human-Centered Design Can Improve Technology for Aging Populations and Individuals with Cognitive Concerns with Amanda Lazar

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Amanda's journey into human-centered design (0:44)Challenges in designing technology for older adults (3:13)Redefining value in people with dementia (5:11)Personal motivation in dementia research (8:02)Projects in art therapy for people with dementia (9:09)The influence of environment on technology use (14:10)Journey mapping in technology design (17:43)Understanding technology use in intimate experiences (21:16)Human-Centered Design and Cognitive Concerns (23:11)Sensory Changes and Accessibility Features (26:07)AI Applications and Designing for Cognitive Challenges (27:54)Embodied Interactions and Sensory Experiences (35:05)Abundant Aging Questions for Amanda (39:14)Final thoughts and takeaways (43:32)Connecting with Amanda and her research (45:10)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes welcomes Amanda Lazar, researcher and associate professor at the University of Maryland. During the episode, Amanda discusses her work at the intersection of human-computer interactions and health informatics. She shares her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of human-centered design in creating technology for older adults, especially those with cognitive impairments. The conversation covers challenges and misconceptions about dementia, the role of art therapy, the need for practical, accessible technology, and so much more.

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