Making Technology Easier and More Helpful for Older Adults
Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement - CREATE
This center helps make sure that new technologies are designed to be easy, safe, and truly helpful for older adults, including those with memory challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11105823 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The world of technology is changing fast, and more older adults are using it, but it isn't always designed with their specific needs in mind. This center works to understand how older adults, especially those from diverse backgrounds or with conditions like Alzheimer's, interact with technology. We aim to improve how technology is developed and used to support the needs of aging adults, making it more accessible and effective. This includes looking at new advances like artificial intelligence to ensure they truly benefit seniors and address challenges like keeping up with rapid changes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults, particularly those aged 65 and above, including individuals with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease, who use or are interested in using technology.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or who have no interest in technology may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to technology that is much easier to use, safer, and more effective in supporting the daily lives and health of older adults.
How similar studies have performed: This center has a strong track record of success in this area, building on previous work to improve technology for older adults.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Czaja, Sara J — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Czaja, Sara J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.