Compared with other age groups, the incidence of visual impairment among older people in England and Wales was the highest, with almost 18 000 proof of visual impairment (CVI)
Registration, accounting for 75% of the total
65 age groups. Age-
Related amd (AMD)
It is the main cause of visual impairment and is estimated to indicate a 2.
4% late AMD is over-popular
The 50 age group is equivalent to 513000 in the UK.
With the increase of age, the proportion of advanced AMD increased to 4. 8 and 12. 2% at over-65 and over-
There are 80 age groups respectively.
Visually impaired elderly people have better physical and mental health
Compared with patients with normal vision, the incidence rate is higher.
The population of this vulnerable group is also associated with a higher rate of admission due to falls.
Mentally, the incidence of anxiety and depression in the visually impaired elderly is higher and the quality of life is worse.
It has been shown that introducing the Internet to the elderly can help promote mental health
Contribute to their sense of empowerment and independence by getting news, weather and entertainment, getting information about interests and health issues or shopping online.
Although the proportion of work is very high
Older people often go online, and older people are less likely to go online.
A recent survey in the United States found that Internet usage among older people has steadily increased over the past decade, with "Young seniors "(65−69-year-olds)
The possibility of using the internet is almost twice as likely as excessive use of the Internet.
In their 80 s, they were 82 and 44%.
However, it is not surprising that the use of the Internet is also positively correlated with higher household income and educational attainment.
"Virtual assistant" is a software agent driven by artificial intelligence. The first one to be promoted and used globally is Apple. ’s Siri.
Integrated into iOS (
IPhone operating system)
It was first released in 2011.
So far, with the support of rival technology giants, other well-known virtual assistants include Amazon.
Google, Alexa ).
Assistant to Microsoft's Cortana.
"Traditional" devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets rely on display screens to display information, keyboards, or touch
The screen for entering data or commands.
These all require reasonable vision and manual dexterity, both of which are harsh for older people with degenerative eye and joint diseases.
By contrast, the sound
"Smart speakers" powered by virtual assistants can bypass these limitations, relying instead on the user's voice and listening capabilities.
Amazon Echo was released publicly on 2016, the firston voice-
Controlled smart speakers powered by "alexa.
The use of this gadget can help a dayto-
The daily life of the elderly with visual impairment.
Internet connection allows users to listen to news, music, radio channels and audiobooks.
They can also view time, set timers and alerts, organize personal calendars, search for facts and shop online with voice commands.
After installing other "smart" home devices, you can control the thermostat and lights without physical contact.
For the first time, people with reduced vision and no previous computer experience can take advantage of this hi
Tech gadgets just talk to them.
These valuable tools do face significant barriers to attractiveness in this elderly group;
It is important to note that very old and socially poor people have a higher risk of vision
Damaged quality of life-
By the way, this group of elderly people are the least likely to access the Internet, and the least likely to afford such devices and home broadband connections.
In addition, with co-
Existing hearing or language disorders, such as hearing or language disorders caused by cardiac and cerebral vascular accidents, may not benefit from these devices.
At present, some simple functions, such as removing items from shopping lists on Alexa, cannot be a voice function
Control, still display screen-dependent.
There are also concerns that these people may violate privacy. on microphone-
Enabled products connected to the Internet.
There is no doubt that we will encounter more and more technologies as healthcare professionals.
Savvy elderly patients in the next few years.
These sounds
Smart speakers can help the daily life of visually impaired elderly people and enrich their mental healthbeing? Perhaps; more real-
Evaluation of their efficacy must require world studies.
Optimize cost and functionality to make it easier to access and use
For technology companies, healthcare services, and patient support groups, being friendly to these groups of people will be a necessary consideration in order to obtain the full benefits that this technology can bring.