Abstract
“The Wave of Innovation for an Aging Society” encompasses serious concerns for all who envision an independent, healthy, and functioning society in the future. By the year 2000, one in five Americans will be over the age of 55. In order to address the challenges facing society for continued functioning, technological innovations of today must be explored as viable strategies. This panel will discuss the application of human factors principles in safety, healthcare, and technology toward the enhancement of work and independent living for the future.
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