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Record Nr.

UNINA9911019827603321

Titolo

The engineering handbook of smart technology for aging, disability, and independence / / edited by Abdelsalam (Sumi) Helal, Mounir Mokhtari, Bessam Abdulrazak

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2008

ISBN

9786611766788

9781281766786

128176678X

9780470379424

0470379421

9780470379356

0470379359

Descrizione fisica

XXIII, 944 s : ill

Altri autori (Persone)

HelalAbdelsalam A. <1959->

MokhtariMounir

AbdulrazakBessam

Disciplina

617/.033

Soggetti

Self-help devices for people with disabilities

Older people with disabilities

Technology and older people

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.