In this volume, acknowledged experts present state of the art reviews and empirical data on how aging affects personal communication, and how technology can contribute to improving communication efficacy. Chapters are divided into three sections. The first section provides a basic overview of issues in this field. The second section deals with socio-cultural issues. The final section addresses issues around training and compensation. The volume contains new research on heretofore unexplored areas within the field of aging, such as: computer use and design, internet use, and computer literacy. For gerontologists, psychologists, and other professionals interested in aging.

Part I Overview

1. Aging and Communication: Human Factors Issues, N. Charness
2. Over- and Under-Accommodations to Aging, S. Kemper
3. Design Challenges Associated with Aging: The View from Industry, C. Spiezle and G. Moulton
4. The Internet and Older Adults: Design Challenges and Opportunities, S.J. Czaha and C.C. Lee

Part II Communication and Socio-Cultural Issues

5. Culture, Aging, and Cognitive Aspects of Communications, T. Hedden and D.C. Park
6. Aging, Sensory Loss, and Social functioning, H-W. Wahl and C. Tesch-Romer
7. The Impact of Internet Use Over Time on Older Adults: A Field Experiment, K.L.Bikson and T.K. Bikson

Part III Aging, Communications and Interface Design

8. Aging, Communication and Interface Design, L.F. Laux
9. Face Memory Skill Acquisition, R. Kliegl, D. Philipp, M. Luckner, and R. Th. Krampe
10. A Systems Approach for Training Older Adults to Use Technology, W.A. Rogers, R.H. Campbell, and R. Pak
11. Aging, Vision and Brain Plasticity: Restoring Lost Visual Functions by Computer-based Training, B.A. Sabel, D.A. Poggel, T. Schulte and E. Kasten
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