1. May 22, 2006JEMH van Bronswijk, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 1 1 st ISG Master Class Gerontechnology Sponsored by the International Society for Gerontechnology and the Herman Bouma Foundation for Gerontechnology

2. May 22, 2006JEMH van Bronswijk, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 2 Participants 4 of the Founding fathers 9 PhD Students Herman Bouma PhD, the Netherlands Jim L. Fozard PhD, USA Alain Franco PhD, France Jan A.M. Graafmans MSc, Belgium Benedetta Cesqui, Italy Francesco Franchimon, the Netherlands Joost van Hoof, the Netherlands Jeroen Knies, the Netherlands Patrice Laurin, France Delphine Middernacht, France Vito Monaco, Italy Henk Herman Nap, the Netherlands Anne-Mie A.A.G. Sponselee, the Netherlands Observers may also be present

3. May 22, 2006JEMH van Bronswijk, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 3 Technology and older adults Existing technology:Existing technology: –Motivation assumed (functional) –Ergonomics supports New technology:New technology: –Persuasion needed (motivational) –Attractiveness supports … but Gerontechnology is much more ………

4. May 22, 2006JEMH van Bronswijk, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 4 Gerontechnology A service of human health & well-beingA service of human health & well-being Pertaining to development & agingPertaining to development & aging Compressing morbidityCompressing morbidity Extending working phase in lifeExtending working phase in life Maximizing vital & independent yearsMaximizing vital & independent years Reducing care costs in later lifeReducing care costs in later life Life-span quality of lifeLife-span quality of life

5. May 22, 2006JEMH van Bronswijk, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 5 Gerontechnology Framework Domain of human activity Health & Self-esteem / Housing & daily activities Communication & governance / Mobility & transport Work & Leisure Technology intervention / Impact level Enhancement & Satisfaction / Prevention & engagement Compensation & assistance / Care and care organisation

6. May 22, 2006JEMH van Bronswijk, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 6 Esteem Social Safety Physiology care compensation & assistance prevention & engagement engagement enhancement & satisfaction Gerontechnology framework & Maslow’s (1943) deficiency needs Morebasicneed Individual variation