In "Engaging Older Adults and Geriatric Specialists in the Design of New Technologies," Dr. Lisa Walke, Chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Penn Medicine and co-lead of the PennAITech Stakeholder Engagement Core at PennAITech Collaboratory, highlighted the growing segment of older adults, now one in six adults according to the 2020 US Census, and their increasing interest in technology. Dr. Walke emphasized the importance of designing user-friendly technologies that allow older adults to remain in their homes longer. She also discussed the value of incorporating insights from geriatric specialists to ensure that new technologies meet the specific needs and preferences of this demographic. Key takeaways included the significance of easy-to-use technology and the role of age-friendly care in tech development.

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