Initial results from a critical review of research on technology for older and disabled people

In light of changing demographics and an ageing population, research on new technologies to support older people and people with disabilities in independent living is vital. This paper will present the results to date of a review, currently being undertaken, of recent research on new and emerging technologies designed for older people and people with disabilities. The review covers research published between 2005 and 2012 in a range of international peer-reviewed journals and conferences, in the areas of technology, human-computer interaction, disability and assistive devices. On the basis of this review of research, we are exploring what problems of older and disabled people are being addressed by researchers and developers; whether the research is motivated by user needs; the methodologies used and outcomes presented. First results will be presented in the poster.