Grad Jane, Berdes Celia
Information Management, Presbyterian Homes, 3200 Grant Street, Evanston, IL 60201, USA.
Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2005;25(3):85-93. doi: 10.1300/J021v25n03_06.
Preparatory to establishing a computer services program for residents, Presbyterian Homes, a multi-campus continuing care retirement community, conducted an assessment of residents' computer needs, ownership, and usage. Based on the results of the needs assessment, computer resource rooms were established at each facility, with computer hardware and software adapted for the use of seniors. We also deliver adapted computer education for residents, including small-group training in basic software skills; classes on software for computer accessibility; and workshops on themes motivating computer use. Ongoing evaluation shows that half of residents make use of computer resources, and that their computer skills have opened the door to other educational opportunities.
在为居民建立计算机服务项目之前，长老会之家（Presbyterian Homes），一个多校区的持续照料退休社区，对居民的计算机需求、拥有情况和使用情况进行了评估。根据需求评估的结果，在每个设施中都设立了计算机资源室，并配备了适合老年人使用的计算机硬件和软件。我们还为居民提供适应性计算机教育，包括基本软件技能的小组培训；计算机无障碍软件课程；以及激发计算机使用兴趣的主题研讨会。持续评估表明，一半的居民使用计算机资源，并且他们的计算机技能为其他教育机会打开了大门。
