Some characteristics of older people
•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