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Technologies for active aging / [edited by] Andrew Sixsmith and Gloria Gutman.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: International perspectives on aging ; V 9Publication details: New York : Springer, 2013.Description: xi, 228 p. : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781441983473
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 Si625 362.6
Contents:
1. Introduction-- 2. Technology and the challenge of aging / Andrew Sixsmith -- 3. Older adults and the adoption of healthcare technology : opportunities and challenges / Sara Czaja, Scott Beach, Neil Charness, and Richard Schulz -- 4. Assistive technologies : ethical practice, ethical research, and quality of life / Andrew Eccles, Leela Damodaran, Wendy Olphert, Irene Hardill, and Mary Gilhooly -- 5. Expanding the technology safety envelope for older adults to include disaster resilience / Maggie Gibson, Gloria Gutman, Sandra Hirst, Kelly Fitzgerald, Rory Fisher, and Robert Roush -- 6. Measuring the effectiveness of assistive technology on active aging : capturing the perspectives of users / Jeffrey Jutai and Kenneth Southall -- 7. Using technology to support people with dementia / Gail Mountain -- 8. Ambient assisted living systems in real-life situations : experiences from the SOPRANO project / Ilse Bierhoff, Sonja Müller, Sandra Schoenrade-Sproll, Sarah Delaney, Paula Byrne, Vesna Dolničar, Babis Magoutas, Yiannis Verginadis, Elena Avatangelou, and Claire Huijnen -- 9. The virtual environment in communication of age-friendly design / Eunju Hwang, Andrew Park, Andrew Sixsmith, and Gloria Gutman -- 10. Technology and fun for a happy old age / Arlene Astell -- 11. Videoconferencing and social engagement for older adults / Robert Beringer and Andrew Sixsmith -- 12. International initiatives in technology and aging / Andrew Sixsmith, Maria Carrillo, David Phillips, Peter Lansley, and Ryan Woolrych-- Index.
Summary: This is a landmark publication in the area of technology and aging. Exploring key application areas, it serves 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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Books ISI Library, Kolkata 362.6 Si625 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 135441
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction--
2. Technology and the challenge of aging / Andrew Sixsmith --
3. Older adults and the adoption of healthcare technology : opportunities and challenges / Sara Czaja, Scott Beach, Neil Charness, and Richard Schulz --
4. Assistive technologies : ethical practice, ethical research, and quality of life / Andrew Eccles, Leela Damodaran, Wendy Olphert, Irene Hardill, and Mary Gilhooly --
5. Expanding the technology safety envelope for older adults to include disaster resilience / Maggie Gibson, Gloria Gutman, Sandra Hirst, Kelly Fitzgerald, Rory Fisher, and Robert Roush --
6. Measuring the effectiveness of assistive technology on active aging : capturing the perspectives of users / Jeffrey Jutai and Kenneth Southall --
7. Using technology to support people with dementia / Gail Mountain --
8. Ambient assisted living systems in real-life situations : experiences from the SOPRANO project / Ilse Bierhoff, Sonja Müller, Sandra Schoenrade-Sproll, Sarah Delaney, Paula Byrne, Vesna Dolničar, Babis Magoutas, Yiannis Verginadis, Elena Avatangelou, and Claire Huijnen --
9. The virtual environment in communication of age-friendly design / Eunju Hwang, Andrew Park, Andrew Sixsmith, and Gloria Gutman --
10. Technology and fun for a happy old age / Arlene Astell --
11. Videoconferencing and social engagement for older adults / Robert Beringer and Andrew Sixsmith --
12. International initiatives in technology and aging / Andrew Sixsmith, Maria Carrillo, David Phillips, Peter Lansley, and Ryan Woolrych--
Index.

This is a landmark publication in the area of technology and aging. Exploring key application areas, it serves 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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