Improving computer interaction for older adults
Nic Hollinworth · ACM SIGACCESS Accessibility and Computing · 2009
A point and click interface can present difficulties for older adults (particularly those with physical impairments) who may not easily be able to operate a standard input device such as a mouse or trackball. The use of gestural commands, via a multitouch touchscreen device, is an alternative and direct method of interacting with an application. This research investigates whether gestural commands on a multitouch touchscreen device can make interfaces easier to use, learn and remember for older adults.