Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence
The State of the Science
Herausgeber: Mann, William C
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The book is a thorough introduction to the technologies promoting independence for older and disabled persons as they face age related declines and age related chronic conditions. The chapters will cover such topics as device and computer accessibility, home automation to support independence, assistive robotics, smart environments, and emerging standards in and the future of elder care, all written by experts in their respective fields.The book's chapters will be based on presentations at three conferences on aging and independence: The International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI); A Pre-ICADI conference, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the European Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council A Post-ICADI conference, to be held at the International Symposium on Applications and the Internet (SAINT) conference
Independent living with smart technologies
Smart 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 terms, and identifies demographic trends at work. Using detailed product descriptions, photographs and illustrations, and case studies, subsequent chapters discuss cutting-edge technologies, including:
_ Wearable systems
_ Human-computer interactions
_ Assisted vision and hearing
_ Smart wheelchairs
_ Handheld devices and smart phones
_ Visual sensors
_ Home automation
_ Assistive robotics
_ In-room monitoring systems
_ Telehealth
After considering specific high-technology solutions, the text examines recent trends in other critical areas, such as basic assistive technologies, driving, transportation and community mobility, home modifications and design, and changing standards of elder care.
Students and professionals in the rehabilitation sciences, health care providers, researchers in computer science and engineering, and non-expert readers will all appreciate this text's thorough coverage and clear presentation of the state of the science.
Smart 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 terms, and identifies demographic trends at work. Using detailed product descriptions, photographs and illustrations, and case studies, subsequent chapters discuss cutting-edge technologies, including:
_ Wearable systems
_ Human-computer interactions
_ Assisted vision and hearing
_ Smart wheelchairs
_ Handheld devices and smart phones
_ Visual sensors
_ Home automation
_ Assistive robotics
_ In-room monitoring systems
_ Telehealth
After considering specific high-technology solutions, the text examines recent trends in other critical areas, such as basic assistive technologies, driving, transportation and community mobility, home modifications and design, and changing standards of elder care.
Students and professionals in the rehabilitation sciences, health care providers, researchers in computer science and engineering, and non-expert readers will all appreciate this text's thorough coverage and clear presentation of the state of the science.