Well-being In Later Life

<p>Advancing the notion of connected autonomy, and highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in the development of this novel concept, this volume explores the possibility of maintaining the freedom to make one’s own decisions in later life, while also remaining connected to others – as well as to things, services, places and events. </p><p>Through a series of case studies, the book examines the importance of preserving self-determination as health, environmental and social circumstances render autonomy more difficult, showing that innovations in social interaction and technology have the capacity to enhance older persons’ connectedness to their environment, while at the same time, offering opportunities for self-governance. </p><p>As such, it will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in ageing and the life course, the sociology of science and technology and research methods.</p> <p>Introduction: Autonomy in older adults: offering choice through human and technological connections</p><p>LINDA J GARCIA, JEFFREY JUTAI, AND LOUISE BÉLANGER-HARDY</p><p><b>PART ONE: Connected Autonomy and older adults’ relationship with others</b></p><p>Chapter 1: Between the autonomy of the individual and the autonomy of society: uncovering a "third way" </p><p>MARIA ŁUSZCZYNSKA</p><p>Chapter 2: Connection, autonomy and older persons’ right to take part in cultural life: a human rights-based approach</p><p>LOUISE BÉLANGER-HARDY</p><p>Chapter 3: Ageism and connected autonomy in the era of COVID-19</p><p>PAULINE GOUTTEFARDE, JESSICA GUYOT, HERVÉ FUNDENBERGER, NATHALIE BARTH, AND BIENVENU BONGUE</p><p>Chapter 4: The usefulness of useless conversation: an avenue for connection and autonomy for older adults</p><p>LINDA J GARCIA</p><p>Chapter 5: Sustaining travel dreams in retirement: Guidance at the crossroads</p><p>MICHAEL S. MULVEY, DANIEL T. PADGETT AND MICHAEL W. LEVER</p><p>Chapter 6: Constructing old age: social theory on the creation and dismantling of harmful attitudes </p><p>MARIA ŁUSZCZYNSKA</p><p><b>PART TWO: Connected Autonomy and older adults’ relationship with technology</b></p><p>Chapter 7: Technology and connected autonomy</p><p>JEFF JUTAI</p><p>Chapter 8: Connected objects used by older persons: Concrete tools for autonomy?</p><p>MOUNA MOUNCIF-MOUNGACHE</p><p>Chapter 9: Use of ICTs to promote well-being, a perspective of internet as a source of capital and basic needs fulfilment</p><p>VIVIAN WEI QUN LOU, JASON YUE HEI WONG, FRANCES LU YANG, AND CHARLIE CHEUK YIN FONG</p><p>Chapter 10: Personalizing telehealth services for older patients</p><p>ODAY ASWAD, LYSANNE LESSARD, AND DANIEL AMYOT</p><p>Chapter 11: Involving older adults in fall prevention using m-health technology</p><p>ALIXE MÉNARD, ALISON NOVAK, NANCY EDWARDS, AND SARAH FRASER</p><p>Chapter 12: Feasibility of an innovative connected watch device to maintain physical activities in older adults.</p><p>ANNE-NOELLE HEIZMANN, BIENVENU BONGUÉ, CLARA PIZZOLO, LUC GOETHALS, JESSICA GUYOT, NATHALIE BARTH</p><p>Chapter 13: Real relief for mobile caregivers through social assistive robots and digital devices</p><p>IRMTRAUD EHRENMUELLER, FELIX BINDER, MANUEL HOLZINGER, FLORIAN ORTNER, ANJA REITER, CHRISTIAN RUCK, YULIYA WEICHSELBAUMER, SABRINA WEIRAUCH, SELINA WALTER</p>