•Older people = our definition is 60+ years,
mostly 70+ years
•Did not grow up with
computers and modern technology - may not be familiar with interfaces such as MS
Windows
•Are not likely to be
familiar with the abstract model underlying many GUIs, such as menus, tree
structures, etc.
•More likely to accept UIs with real
physical buttons than abstract UIs
•Some members may be
acquiring physical and sensory impairments due to aging, such as vision
loss, hearing loss and dexterity difficulties.
•May find it difficult to deal with high
cognitive loads for tasks
•e.g. losing short term memory or the
ability to recall complex information
•Are effected by issues that arise from
inaccessibility of interfaces