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Design for values addresses the challenge of making technology accessible, effective, and appropriate for diverse groups of users. Older adult users represent a highly heterogenous, diaphanous, and evolving group of users. The ETHOS project used an extended iterative design process informed by theories of late life. One goal of elder-sensitive design for values is integrated systems that truly support independent living. These designs capitalize on older adults’ capabilities and minimize their limitations, are sensitive and responsive to changing functional/cognitive status, and are respectful of the privacy and dignity of elders and their caregivers.
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under award number 0705676. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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Huber, L., Camp, L.J. (2014). User-Driven Design in Smart Homes: Ethical Aspects. In: van Hoof, J., Demiris, G., Wouters, E. (eds) Handbook of Smart Homes, Health Care and Well-Being. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01904-8_7-1
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