How older people learn through AI-supported health technologies : Of cute seals and nervous fall sensors
Recent Publication
More and more intelligent technologies are finding their way into care homes - but how do the residents themselves actually experience these developments? A recent study by KL's Division of Gerontology and Health Research has shown that many senior citizens are by no means sceptical or overwhelmed, but are interested in and open to AI systems such as fall sensors or robots. What is particularly exciting is that they find their own ways to deal with the new technology - whether through curious experimentation, conversations with fellow residents or comparisons with previous experiences. It becomes clear that learning doesn't stop with age, it just changes.
Lehner, K., Gallistl, V., Steinlechner, R., Kellerberger, S., Paulinger, G., & Kolland, F. (2025). Wie ältere Menschen durch KI-gestützte Gesundheitstechnologien lernen: Von süßen Robben und nervösen Sturzsensoren. Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-025-02425-5
Katrin Lehner BA MA
Scientific Staff (PreDoc)
Department of Gerontology and Health Research
Ass.-Prof. Dr. Vera Gallistl-Kassing BA MA
Assistant Professor
Department of Gerontology and Health Research
Dr. Rebekka Steinlechner BA MA
Scientific Staff (PostDoc)
Department of Gerontology and Health Research
Mag. Gerhard Paulinger BSc
Scientific Staff (PreDoc)
Department of Gerontology and Health Research
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Franz Kolland
Head of
Department of Gerontology and Health Research