Computer games for the elderly

Technology holds great promise for enhancing the lives of elders generally. The American Society on Aging has taken a leading role in its efforts toward achieving greater awareness of the problems and issues in adapting technology to meet the needs of elders. Their National Forum on Technology and Aging has the goal of “improving the quality of life of our aging nation through the utilization of technology” (Technology and Aging Conference Brochure, 1987, p. 5). Today’s elders have lived through many technological changes. They have been exposed to numerous innovations including the automobile, airplane, telephone, television, and the computer.