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Social alarms to telecare: Older people's services in transition

Autor Malcolm J Fisk
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 24 iun 2003
Healthcare, social welfare and housing policy agendas, while emphasising the importance of supporting the independent living of older people at home, have generally failed to take account of the actual or potential role played by social alarms and telecare. This book draws on research and practice throughout the developed world. It documents the emergence of these important technologies and considers their potential in the contexts of healthcare, social welfare and housing. The book is of immense importance to policy makers and practitioners in healthcare, social welfare and housing. It signals the potential, the challenges and the threats associated with such technologies. As such it must be compulsory reading for every current or potential service provider.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781861345066
ISBN-10: 1861345062
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.46 kg
Ediția:New.
Editura: Bristol University Press
Colecția Policy Press

Recenzii

... an original and long awaited contribution. This book offers an understanding both of the historical perspective and of current evidence relating to this somewhat neglected area, pulling together much information for the first time. Lyn Thompson, Centre for Sheltered Housing Studies

This book provides a valuable and critical assessment of the development of telecare and smart home services in the UK and internationally. I recommend it to practitioners working in housing, primary care and social alarm provider organisations, social policy academics and policy makers. Kevin Doughty, Technology in Healthcare

... a mine of useful information and will stimulate comment and theoretical discussion. Ageing & Society"This comprehensive yet easy-to-read book provides an excellent introduction to an otherwise neglected area of health care." RCN Information in Nursing Forum"The author creates a world view of systems and services and considers social, technological, and political perspectives under varying governance." Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

... highly recommended. Fisk offers both an understanding of the historical perspective, a summary of current practice together with thoughts as to potential future developments. For Telecare professionals, both current and potential, this is a must-read volume. The Link, ASAP

... an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in the field of social alarms, new technologies and how telecare goes beyond support and monitoring to the empowerment of vulnerable older people. It should, as the cover note promotes, be compulsory reading for every current or potential service provider." Community Care" ... will certainly appeal to practitioners and policymakers thanks to the book's concise and accessible style devoid of jargon. Scholars will also appreciate the historical and descriptive chapters that are relevant for teaching and research purposes, providing clear examples of the need to integrate technological developments within social and housing policies." Canadian Journal on Aging

Notă biografică

Malcolm J Fisk, Insight Social Research Ltd

Cuprins

Introduction: what are social alarms?
Social theory and social alarms
A critical review of the literature
The origins of social alarms
Social alarms in England and Wales
Social alarms in Scotland
Social alarms in Ireland
Social alarms (PRS) in North America
Social alarms in the rest of the world
Social alarms: international comparisons
Social alarms and smart homes
Social alarms, telemedicine and telecare
Falls, lifestyle monitoring and dementia care
Conclusions