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Technologies for Active Aging: International Perspectives on Aging, cartea 9

Editat de Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 17 mai 2013
The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality of life of many older people by providing additional safety and security while also supporting mobility, independent living, and social participation. The proposed book will be a landmark publication in the area of technology and aging that will serve as a statement of the current state-of-the-art and as a pointer to directions for future research and emerging technologies, products, and services.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781441983473
ISBN-10: 1441983473
Pagini: 240
Ilustrații: XI, 228 p.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.52 kg
Ediția:2013
Editura: Springer Us
Colecția Springer
Seria International Perspectives on Aging

Locul publicării:New York, NY, United States

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Cuprins

Chapter 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.

Recenzii

From the reviews:
“This book offers phenomenal insights into the historical development and forces that have driven the path of technology maturity. … The book has applicability to both undergraduate and graduate studies. … Hospital administrators, nursing home staff, providers of home care, and a host of others working with the aging population would find that the book stimulates their thinking on incorporating technology into their environments. … In particular software and gaming developers should eye the material as a field ripe for harvest.” (Ronald L. Wade, Texas Public Health Journal, Vol. 65 (4), 2013)

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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.

Caracteristici

Gerontological perspective allows critical exploration of needs of older people and implications for design and technology solutions Reflects the diversity and most theoretically and technically challenging directions in the field Explores key application areas Written in accessible style to engage non-technical readers Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras