PS redesign for Smartphone-using older adults

Older adults need more time, more training and specialized user interfaces for handling gadgets and devices. The challenges faced by the older adults' maybe inability to understand the text, visual cues and help or getting overwhelmed by the challenge of handling something new. Lot of literature is available for addressing the usability of user interfaces being used by older adults. This paper describes redesign and evaluation of PS (Personal Secretary) application considering older adult needs and porting on smart phones. The redesigned interfaces and their evaluation is discussed in this paper.