LEADER 05408nam 22006974a 450 001 9910142431203321 005 20170815120940.0 010 $a1-280-27722-X 010 $a9786610277223 010 $a0-470-36048-8 010 $a0-471-74396-8 010 $a0-471-74394-1 010 $a1-60119-097-2 035 $a(CKB)1000000000327010 035 $a(EBL)232615 035 $a(OCoLC)63788847 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000072985 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11114102 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000072985 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10104711 035 $a(PQKB)10254125 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC232615 035 $a(iGPub)WILEYB0019891 035 $a(PPN)24323256X 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000327010 100 $a20041115d2005 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aSmart technology for aging, disability, and independence$b[electronic resource] $ethe state of the science /$feditor, William C. Mann 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aHoboken, N.J. $cWiley-Interscience$dc2005 215 $a1 online resource (395 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-471-69694-3 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aSMART TECHNOLOGY FOR AGING, DISABILITY, AND INDEPENDENCE; CONTENTS; PREFACE; CONTRIBUTORS; CHAPTER 1 AGING, DISABILITY, AND INDEPENDENCE: TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Key Terms: Technology, Aging, Disability, and Independence; 1.3 Demographics of Aging and Disability; 1.4 A Model for Viewing Research and Development in Technology, Aging, Disability, and Independence; 1.5 Addressing Impairment (Motor and Movement, Vision, Hearing, and Cognition), Pain, and Fatique; 1.6 Personal Assistance; 1.7 Consumer Perspective; References 327 $aPART 1 SMART TECHNOLOGY FOR AGING, DISABIITY, AND INDEPENDENCECHAPTER 2 HOME AUTOMATION AND SMART HOMES TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Vision of the Near Future: A Day in Mrs. Smith's Smart Home; 2.3 The Underlying Technology of the Smart House; 2.4 Overview of the State of the Science in Smart Homes and Smart Home Components and Related Issues; 2.5 Smart House Construction-An Architect's Perspective; References; CHAPTER 3 ROBOTICS; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Personal and Assistive Robotics; 3.3 Other Issues Related to Robotics; 3.4 Summary; References 327 $aCHAPTER 4 OTHER DEVICES AND HIGH-TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Smart Technology for People with Vision Impairment; 4.3 Smart Technology for People with Hearing Impairment; 4.4 Smart Technology for People with Mobility and Movement Impairments; 4.5 Devices for Cognitive Impairment; 4.6 Other Devices; 4.7 Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 5 TELEHEALTH; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 State of Science: Today's Telehealth Devices; 5.3 Caregiver Issues; 5.4 Legal and Financial Issues; 5.5 Current Limitations and the Future; References; PART II RELATED ASPECTS OF AGING, DISABILITY, AND INDEPENDENCE 327 $aCHAPTER 6 BASIC ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Low-Technology Devices and Impairment; 6.3 Funding for Assistive Technology in the United States; 6.4 Resources for Assistive Technology; References; CHAPTER 7 ELDER DRIVERS AND TECHNOLOGY; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Elders and Driving; 7.3 Older Driver Interventions and Technology; 7.4 Summary; References; CHAPTER 8 TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY MOBILITY; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Public Transit and Disability; 8.3 Pedestrian Infrastructure: Roadway and Access Improvements 327 $a8.4 Use of Low- and High-Tech Mobility Devices to Increase Community Mobility8.5 Summary; References; CHAPTER 9 HOME MODIFICATIONS AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Home Modifications; 9.3 Universal Design; 9.4 Other Environmental Considerations; 9.5 Long-Term Care Facilities Environment; 9.6 Conclusion; References; CHAPTER 10 INJURY PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Falls; 10.3 Medication Errors; 10.4 Fire; 10.5 Poisoning; 10.6 Nutritional Health; 10.7 Conclusion; References; INDEX 330 $aIndependent living with smart technologiesSmart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence: The State of the Science brings together current research and technological developments from engineering, computer science, and the rehabilitation sciences, detailing how its applications can promote continuing independence for older persons and those with disabilities.Leading experts from multiple disciplines worldwide have contributed to this volume, making it the definitive resource. The text begins with a thorough introduction that presents important concepts, defines key te 606 $aSelf-help devices for people with disabilities 606 $aAssistive computer technology 606 $aTechnology and older people 615 0$aSelf-help devices for people with disabilities. 615 0$aAssistive computer technology. 615 0$aTechnology and older people. 676 $a621.395 676 $a681.761 676 $a681/.761 701 $aMann$b William C$g(William Charles)$025347 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910142431203321 996 $aSmart technology for aging, disability, and independence$92069192 997 $aUNINA