Abstract:With the expected growth of the population of Americans over the age of 65, service scientists and designers are developing systems including internet of things systems to assist older adults in remaining independent. Yet little is known about how older adults adopt new services. In this grounded research, the authors explored the adoption of telecommunication services including landlines and mobile services by older adults. This early research suggests that access to other systems, population density and fit … Show more
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