Gerontechnology

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Across
  1. 3. how long a piece of technology is expected to last, or how well built it is.
  2. 4. touch screen computer that uses large fonts and pictures
  3. 7. an interdisciplinary field of scientific research in which technology is directed towards the aspirations and opportunities for the older persons
  4. 10. virtual reality system
  5. 11. Disease, the number 1 reason for older adults dying each year.
  6. 12. customizable wireless headphones often used in senior living communities.
  7. 13. dispenser, a form of technology for maintaining health and wellness through medication management.
Down
  1. 1. 49.7% of older adults over 65 have severe pain from this.
  2. 2. an essential component to preventing falls at night for the older adult population.
  3. 5. Has an on/off switch that is connected to the fans, heater, and infra-red lamps that can be used to dry an individual
  4. 6. discrimination on the grounds of someone's age.
  5. 8. Seniors that are unable to drive can benefit from the use of technology and apps for transportation such as
  6. 9. to become ripe or grow old