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Title Technologies for active aging / Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman, editors
Published New York : Springer, ©2013

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 228 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series International perspectives on aging ; v. 9
International perspectives on aging ; 9.
Contents Introduction / Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman -- Technology and the Challenge of Aging / Andrew Sixsmith -- Older Adults and the Adoption of Healthcare Technology: Opportunities and Challenges / Sara Czaja, Scott Beach, Neil Charness -- Assistive Technologies: Ethical Practice, Ethical Research, and Quality of Life / Andrew Eccles, Leela Damodaran -- Expanding the Technology Safety Envelope for Older Adults to Include Disaster Resilience / Maggie Gibson, Gloria Gutman -- Measuring the Effectiveness of Assistive Technology on Active Aging: Capturing the Perspectives of Users / Jeffrey Jutai, Kenneth Southall -- Using Technology to Support People with Dementia / Gail Mountain -- Ambient Assisted Living Systems in Real-Life Situations: Experiences from the SOPRANO Project / Ilse Bierhoff, Sonja Müller, Sandra Schoenrade-Sproll -- The Virtual Environment in Communication of Age-Friendly Design / Eunju Hwang, Andrew Park -- Technology and Fun for a Happy Old Age / Arlene Astell -- Videoconferencing and Social Engagement for Older Adults / Robert Beringer, Andrew Sixsmith -- International Initiatives in Technology and Aging / Andrew Sixsmith, Maria Carrillo, David Phillips
Summary The 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
Analysis Social sciences
Public health
Social sciences -- Data processing
Aging -- Research
Aging
volksgezondheid
computertechnieken
computer techniques
sociale wetenschappen
verouderen
Social Sciences (General)
Sociale wetenschappen (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Technology and older people.
Self-help devices for older people.
Well-being -- Age factors.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Elder Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Eldercare.
Droit.
Sciences sociales.
Sciences humaines.
Self-help devices for older people
Technology and older people
Well-being -- Age factors
Form Electronic book
Author Sixsmith, Andrew
Gutman, Gloria M
ISBN 9781441983480
1441983481