LEADER 04452nam 2200613 a 450 001 9910438233503321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-4419-8348-1 024 7 $a10.1007/978-1-4419-8348-0 035 $a(CKB)2670000000370500 035 $a(EBL)1316973 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000904239 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11447717 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000904239 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10920639 035 $a(PQKB)10991576 035 $a(DE-He213)978-1-4419-8348-0 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1316973 035 $a(PPN)170486788 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000370500 100 $a20130603d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aTechnologies for active aging /$fAndrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman, editors 205 $a1st ed. 2013. 210 $aNew York $cSpringer$d2013 215 $a1 online resource (231 p.) 225 1 $aInternational perspectives on aging ;$v9 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-4899-9911-6 311 $a1-4419-8347-3 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aChapter 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. 330 $aThe two phenomena are occurring side by side: a rapidly growing elder population and a burgeoning tech sector. Where a few years ago these worlds would not have met, a new generation of older adults has grown comfortable with technology and open to its possibilities for improving their lives as they age.  Technologies for Active Aging offers novel answers to a range of aging issues, from safety and mobility to cognition and continence. Written for the non-technical reader, the book examines the potential of information and communicative technologies such as pervasive computing, smart environments, and robotics to enhance seniors' quality of life and encourage independent living, better care and self-care, and social participation. Diversity is emphasized here, in terms of the life areas addressed, the perspectives of elders and caregivers, and the global reach of those working toward solutions. This state-of-the-field volume looks ahead to future research and the next wave of innovations to help all seniors, regardless of health or ability. Among the topics featured: Promoting technology use by people with dementia. Wheelchair mobility in older adults. Intelligent systems for assessing age-related changes using home-based technology. Measuring the effectiveness of assistive technologies in community and home settings. Technology for the prevention of fall-related injuries. Tele-health in chronic disease management.  A comprehensive mix of theoretical developments and emerging realities, Technologies for Active Aging serves a variety of professionals, including gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, and public health policymakers. 410 0$aInternational perspectives on aging ;$v9. 606 $aAging$xResearch 606 $aSelf-help devices for older people 606 $aTechnology and older people 615 0$aAging$xResearch. 615 0$aSelf-help devices for older people. 615 0$aTechnology and older people. 676 $a362.19897 701 $aSixsmith$b Andrew$01762240 701 $aGutman$b Gloria$01367096 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910438233503321 996 $aTechnologies for active aging$94202033 997 $aUNINA