Winner, Bronze Award, APEX 2018 and 2018 INDIES Book of the Year Honorable Mention/Health This full-color introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic from a 50+ person's point of view, using meaningful, realistic examples. Full-color, step-by-step tasks–in legible print–walk you through making your home safer and easier to live in using smart technology. Learn how to: • Control your home’s lighting with smart bulbs and switches • Make your home more secure with smart doorbells, door locks, and security cameras • Automatically control your home’s temperature with a smart thermostat • Make cooking and cleaning easier with smart appliances • Use voice commands or your smart phone to control your smart devices • Use If This Then That (IFTTT) to make your smart devices interact with each other automatically • Get smart about the security and privacy concerns of smart devices • Set up your smart devices and get them to work with one another • Compare and select the best smart hub for your smart home needs • Learn to use Amazon AlexaTM, Google HomeTM and other voice-activated devices, as well as Apple’s HomeKitTM on the iPhone, to make your smart devices work together

A Senior Smart House Have trouble turning on water faucets? Use smart plumbing fixtures that turn on by sensing your hand. The water cools and warms the same way. Take your hand away, and the water turns off. Is it difficult to turn the key to your home? Why not try a programmable digital door opener use your iPad from a distance and open it by program. The iPad can also turn on and off the lights as well as the heat and cooling system. When youre away from home, security cameras inside and outside can be viewed on your device. Technology is changing on a day-to-day basis that can help a senior citizen in the comfort of their home. Consider visiting the Senior Smart House and see the Pella windows that are the walls to the Smart House. A Senior Smart House is a prototype home for a handicapped person to live in and enjoy and feel independent. It is a unique system that takes care of you with thoughtful designs and technology to make everyday activities easy for anyone.

People want to live a healthy and happy later life. A large body of literature shows the close association between health status and happiness and between health and active engagement (in work, exercise, and social and religious activities). However, the causation between the two can run both ways, and it is difficult to determine the causal effect with cross-sectional data. Various authors have shown the significant influence of socioeconomic factors and human needs on older people’s health status and happiness. A better understanding of the factors affecting healthy and happy aging is essential for policymaking to improve the well-being of older people. The availability of data from HRS-family studies in several Asian countries (CHARLS in China, LASI in India, JSTAR in Japan, KLoSA in Korea, IFLS in Indonesia, HART in Thailand, MARS in Malaysia, and Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in Viet Nam) (see Gateway to Global Aging Data) provides an excellent opportunity for researchers to examine factors affecting health and happiness among older adults within and across Asian countries. This research topic aims to gather papers that investigate the socioeconomic, attitudinal, and behavioural factors affecting the health status and happiness/life satisfaction of older adults in Asia. The dependent variables may include physical health, mental health, disability (ADL/IADL), cognitive functioning), self-rated health, health expenditure, feeling of happiness and life satisfaction. The independent variables may be age, gender, marital status, place of residence, educational level, active engagement (work, exercise, social and religious activities), family and social relationship and support, outlook in life, smoking, drinking, and access to and utilization of healthcare services, etc. Manuscripts can be based on individual countries or cross-country analysis, preferably using the panel data to establish the causal effects of the independent variables on the dependent variables.

Full-color, clear, and readable tasks show you how to get the most out of Zoom and other video chat platforms. Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how to host and participate in video chats with friends and family. Help when you have specific questions. Tips and notes to help you get the most from your video chats. Learn how to Use video chat to keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers Discover the differences between the most popular video chat platforms: Apple FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, WhatsApp, and Zoom Choose the right video chat platforms for all your needs Video chat on a variety of devices--Android and Apple phones and tablets, as well as Mac, Windows, and Chromebook computers Participate in one-on-one and group video chats--and host your own chats Improve your video chats with useful accessories, such as lights and microphones Use Zoom advanced features, including virtual backgrounds Video chat with smart displays such as the Amazon Echo Show, Facebook Portal, and Google Nest Hub Max Use video chat for large events such as birthday parties, neighborhood meetings, and business conferences Keep your video chats safe and private

My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 11! We've brought together all the Windows 11 skills you need to stay connected and safe, express your creativity, find new passions, and live a better, healthier life. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! * Get started with Windows 11, whether you're experienced with computers or not * Learn all that's new and different in Windows 11, including the new taskbar and Start menu * Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away * Explore the Web with the Microsoft Edge browser and Google Search * Make and receive video and voice calls with Microsoft Teams and Zoom * Send and receive email with the Windows Email app * Shop safely online and avoid online scams * Find, install, and use the best Windows apps * Connect your phone to your PC to text, make calls, and share photos * Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter * Store, touch up, and share your pictures * Keep track of all your files and folders * Watch streaming TV shows and movies and listen to streaming music on your PC * Configure Windows 11 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges * Fix common PC problems and manage Windows updates

Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15 Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to Discover all the new features of iPadOS 15 Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Personalize the way your iPad looks and works--including adding widgets to the Home screen Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Connect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and mice Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems

This two-volume set of ITAP 2023, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2023, held as Part of the 24th International Conference, HCI International 2023, which took place in July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The total of 1578 papers and 396 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 7472 submissions. The papers of ITAP 2023 Part II are organized in topical sections named: Smart Homes and Aging in Place; eHealth Applications for Older People and Health literacy; IT Support for Caregivers; Aging, ICT Use and Digital Literacy.

Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 10 Here’s WHAT you’ll learn • Navigate Windows 10 Fall Creators Update quickly, easily, and efficiently • Get online with the sleek Microsoft Edge web browser • Make the most of the Cortana personal assistant • Efficiently manage your email, calendar, photos, and more • Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive • Help secure your computer and protect your data Here’s HOW you’ll learn • Jump in wherever you need answers • Follow easy steps and screenshots to see exactly what to do • Get handy tips for new techniques and shortcuts • Use Try This! exercises to apply what you learn right away

Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 11 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: * Set up your computer and personalize the Windows 11 Start menu and desktop * Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge * Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn * Video chat with Zoom and Microsoft Teams * Use Windows 11's built-in apps--and find great new apps in the Microsoft Store * Connect printers and external storage * Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot * Go online to shop and sell--including ordering food and groceries online * Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office * Organize, view, and share photos * Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify * Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and more * Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam

This three volume set of LNCS 12207, 12208 and 12209 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2020 proceedings from a total of 6326 submissions. ITAP 2020 includes a total of 104 regular papers which are organized in topical sections named: Involving Older Adults in HCI Methodology , User Experience and Aging, Aging and Mobile and Wearable Devices, Health and Rehabilitation Technologies, Well-being, Persuasion, Health Education and Cognitive Support, Aging in Place, Cultural and Entertainment Experiences for Older Adults, Aging and Social Media, Technology Acceptance and Societal Impact.