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245 1 0 _aTechnologies for Active Aging
_h[electronic resource] /
_cedited by Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman.
264 1 _aBoston, MA :
_bSpringer US :
_bImprint: Springer,
_c2013.
300 _aXI, 228 p.
_bonline resource.
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aInternational Perspectives on Aging ;
_v9
505 0 _aChapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Technology and the Challenge of Aging -- Chapter 3: Older Adults and the Adoption of Healthcare Technology: Opportunities and Challenges -- Chapter4: Assistive Technologies: Ethical Practice, Ethical Research and Quality of Life -- Chapter 5: Expanding the Technology Safety Envelope for Older Adults to Include Disaster Resilience -- Chapter 6: Measuring the Effectiveness of Assistive Technology on Active Aging: Capturing the Perspectives of Users -- Chapter 7: Using technology to support people with dementia -- Chapter 8: Ambient Assisted Living systems in real life situations: Experiences from the SOPRANO project -- Chapter 9:The Virtual Environment in Communication of Age-Friendly Design -- Chapter 10: Technology and fun for a happy old age -- Chapter 11: Videoconferencing and Social Engagement for older adults -- Chapter 12: International Initiatives in Technology and Aging.
520 _aThe two phenomena are occurring side by side: a rapidly growing elder population and a burgeoning tech sector. Where a few years ago these worlds would not have met, a new generation of older adults has grown comfortable with technology and open to its possibilities for improving their lives as they age.  Technologies for Active Aging offers novel answers to a range of aging issues, from safety and mobility to cognition and continence. Written for the non-technical reader, the book examines the potential of information and communicative technologies such as pervasive computing, smart environments, and robotics to enhance seniors' quality of life and encourage independent living, better care and self-care, and social participation. Diversity is emphasized here, in terms of the life areas addressed, the perspectives of elders and caregivers, and the global reach of those working toward solutions. This state-of-the-field volume looks ahead to future research and the next wave of innovations to help all seniors, regardless of health or ability. Among the topics featured: Promoting technology use by people with dementia. Wheelchair mobility in older adults. Intelligent systems for assessing age-related changes using home-based technology. Measuring the effectiveness of assistive technologies in community and home settings. Technology for the prevention of fall-related injuries. Tele-health in chronic disease management.  A comprehensive mix of theoretical developments and emerging realities, Technologies for Active Aging serves a variety of professionals, including gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, and public health policymakers.
650 0 _aSocial sciences.
650 0 _aPublic health.
650 0 _aApplication software.
650 0 _aAging.
650 1 4 _aSocial Sciences.
650 2 4 _aAging.
650 2 4 _aPublic Health.
650 2 4 _aComputer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
700 1 _aSixsmith, Andrew.
_eeditor.
700 1 _aGutman, Gloria.
_eeditor.
710 2 _aSpringerLink (Online service)
773 0 _tSpringer eBooks
776 0 8 _iPrinted edition:
_z9781441983473
830 0 _aInternational Perspectives on Aging ;
_v9
856 4 0 _uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8348-0
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942 _2Dewey Decimal Classification
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