obile phones have become pervasive in recent decades.
The mobile phone subscriber penetration rate in Hong
Kong was up to 215.8% at the end of April 2012, which mean
that on average, each person in Hong Kong owns more than
two mobile phones [1]. Mobile phones can benefit the elderly
users and support their daily life [2]. The most obvious
benefit of using mobile phones is to help the elderly users
stay connected with others, such as children, grandchildren,
and friends in a convenient and cheap way. Mobile phones
also play a crucial role in the “safety-security” domain [3].
Phones with functions like safety alarm and person location
enable the elderly to get immediate emergency and health
supports by pushing the emergency button. Mobile phones
also can be considered as memory aids for compensating
aging-related memory decline. The functions of appointment
reminder, alarm, and address book can help elders schedule
and remember performing daily life activities [2]. Besides,
games and audio-visual player functions of mobile phones
offer entertaining mental exercises.
obile phones have become pervasive in recent decades.
The mobile phone subscriber penetration rate in Hong
Kong was up to 215.8% at the end of April 2012, which mean
that on average, each person in Hong Kong owns more than
two mobile phones [1]. Mobile phones can benefit the elderly
users and support their daily life [2]. The most obvious
benefit of using mobile phones is to help the elderly users
stay connected with others, such as children, grandchildren,
and friends in a convenient and cheap way. Mobile phones
also play a crucial role in the “safety-security” domain [3].
Phones with functions like safety alarm and person location
enable the elderly to get immediate emergency and health
supports by pushing the emergency button. Mobile phones
also can be considered as memory aids for compensating
aging-related memory decline. The functions of appointment
reminder, alarm, and address book can help elders schedule
and remember performing daily life activities [2]. Besides,
games and audio-visual player functions of mobile phones
offer entertaining mental exercises.
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