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Record Nr.

UNINA9910830546303321

Titolo

The Engineering handbook of smart technology for aging, disability and independence [[electronic resource]] / edited by Abdelsalam (Sumi) Helal, Mounir Makhtari, Bessam Abdulrazak

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, : Wiley, cop. 2008

ISBN

1-281-76678-X

9786611766788

0-470-37942-1

0-470-37935-9

Descrizione fisica

XXIII, 944 s : ill

Disciplina

617.033

Soggetti

Older people with disabilities

Self-help devices for people with disabilities

Technology and older people

Self-Help Devices

Disabled Persons

Aged

Equipment Design

Activities of Daily Living

Bionics - methods

Cybernetics - methods

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

An advanced look at smart technology to promote the independence of the elderly and disabled Ongoing research and advancements in technology are essential for the continuing independence of elderly and disabled persons. The Engineering Handbook of Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence provides a thorough analysis of these technologies and the needs of the elderly and disabled, including a breakdown of demographics, government spending, growth rate, and much more.