Gerontechnology

Just completed an application for the establishment of a chair in Gerontechnology. To quote wikipedia: "Gerontechnology is an interdisciplinary academic and professional field combining gerontology and technology. Sustainability of an ageing society depends upon our effectiveness in creating technological environments, including assistive technology and inclusive design, for innovative and independent living and social participation of older adults in good health, comfort and safety. In short, gerontechnology concerns matching technological environments to health, housing, mobility, communication, leisure and work of older people. Research outcomes form the basis for designers, builders, engineers, manufacturers, and those in the health professions (nursing, medicine, gerontology, geriatrics, environmental psychology, developmental psychology, etc.), to provide an optimum living environment for the widest range of ages."

Its a facinating area that puts into sharp relief the potential of all this pervasive sensor technology I work on. Will read up more and write a little blurb on it in due course. Watch this space!