Research program

Aging & Longevity

What supports dignity and autonomy across later life?

All research areasPublished foundation · Prospective inquiry

The documented foundation

Past work in context.

The founder’s published work examines older adults’ use of smart-home technologies, including accessibility, usability and mental well-being. These articles establish a documented scholarly foundation in literature synthesis and design frameworks.

Current development

Where the work stands.

The agenda builds on published design scholarship to frame future investigations of aging, home environments and everyday independence.

Prospective investigations

Questions worth developing.

Explore how cognitive aging, caregiving, home environments and technology affect autonomy, privacy, social connection and quality of life.

How do support needs and technology preferences differ across later-life contexts?
What tradeoffs do older adults and caregivers identify between assistance, privacy and control?
What outcomes would demonstrate that a design is accessible and useful over time?

Methods & scope

From a question to an appropriate method.

Potential approaches include critical evidence reviews, co-design, accessibility evaluation and longitudinal usability research. Recruitment, accessibility accommodations and participants’ decision-making authority would need explicit planning.

Research focus

The emphasis is dignity, autonomy and quality of life across later life. Future evaluations will distinguish usability, adoption and longer-term well-being.

Evidence & connections

Read the foundation.

Related areas

A shared pursuit

Better questions.
More humane futures.

We welcome thoughtful dialogue across disciplines, institutions and communities.

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