A Window to the Outside World: Digital technology to stimulate imaginative mobility for rural housebound older adults

Gillian Louise Dowds; Lorna Jennifer Philip; Margaret Currie; Judith Masthoff

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-76360-6

A Window to the Outside World: Digital technology to stimulate imaginative mobility for rural housebound older adults

Gillian Louise Dowds^*, Lorna Jennifer Philip, Margaret Currie, Judith Masthoff

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University of Aberdeen

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Abstract

Imaginative or other metaphorical methods of travel are increasingly important in later life, as challenges associated with physical travel can increase. Opportunities for the stimulation of imaginative travel may be particularly important for older adults, yet limited due to difficulties related to engaging with the wider community and spending time in familiar places. This chapter discusses the potential for technology to stimulate imaginative mobility amongst largely housebound older adults living in rural areas and explores possible associated benefits for well-being. Details on the technology design and evaluation are given.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Geographies of Transport and Ageing
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Pages	101-130
Number of pages	30
ISBN (Print)	9783319763590
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76360-6
Publication status	Published - 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Imaginative mobility
Older adults
Rural areas

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