Negative stereotypes of older adults' computer illiteracy are not supported by research. Their attitudes to computer use improve with experience and training, although studies show they need approximately twice as long to learn. Trainers should consider factors related to equipment, information, tasks, and individuals in designing computer…

The author describes students' and lecturers' reactions to a five-day residential course for older adults. The course was designed to develop competence at word processing and familiarity with other computer applications. (CH)

Designed to assist the House Select Committee on Aging in determining how technology can be utilized to improve the quality of life for the older population both now and in the future, this hearing was convened for five specific reasons: (1) to identify applications of technology for the benefit of older persons and mechanisms for their…