Table 3 Reported challenges, environments, technology involvement and approaches related to Getting around
Challenge | Physical environment | Technology - part of problem | Technology - part of solution | Approach to meet the challenge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leave home safely | At home | Stove/coffee machine | Mobile/smart phone, PDA | Set reminders to allow sufficient time for leave safely |
Find one’s way | Outside home, various areas | Mobile/smart phone (with GPS) | Use app-lications in smart phones for GPS, choose known areas, ask someone, take a taxi, have a companion or companion dog, visit places when less crowded | |
Remain together with companion | Outside home, various areas | Mobile/smart phone, PDA | Call each other | |
Find one’s way in public transport | Public transport | Website of own on line computer | Print the planned trip ahead via website | |
Use GPS for orientation | Outside home, various areas | GPS app | Mobile phone/PDA |