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Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities : Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence / edited by William C. Mann and Abdelsalam Helal.
ISBN:
9781423797456

9781601291387

9781607501596
Title:
Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities : Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence / edited by William C. Mann and Abdelsalam Helal.
Author:
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (3rd : 2006 : St. Petersburg, Fla.)
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Fairfax, VA : IOS Press, ©2006.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (viii, 235 pages) : illustrations.
Series:
Assistive technology research series, v. 18
Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Smart Homes and Robotics -- Agitation Monitoring of Persons with Dementia Based on Acoustic Sensors, Pressure Sensors and Ultrasound Sensors: A Feasibility Study -- Developing a Well-Being Monitoring System -- Modeling & Data Analysis Techniques -- A Community Based Integrated Service Model to Support Adults with Physical Disability Living in the United Kingdom -- Ageing People in Ireland: A Survey Perspective on Technology in the Home -- Effects of Currently Available Smart Home Technology on Frail Elders -- Privacy Management in Smart Homes: Design and Analysis -- Integrating Intelligent Systems for Elder Care in RoboCare -- Steward Robot for Human-Friendly Assistive Home Environment -- Development of Autonomous Robotic Wheelchair System -- Chapter 2. Telehealth -- Attention Care and Monitoring of Behavior -- Tele-Home Care / Care Coordination in the Rural Environment -- e-Health Innovations: Internet-Base Caregiver Education and Support -- Ethical Considerations of Home Monitoring Technology -- How Family Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease Obtain Online Resources -- Technology Lab on a Shoestring: Developing Low Cost Evaluation Centers and Lending Libraries -- In Brief: Using Videophones as an Antidote to Isolation of the Elderly and a Learning Tool for the Young -- Chapter 3. Housing, Home Modifications and Universal Design -- Design and Construction of a Universal Cabinet Prototype -- Home Modifications Down Under -- Standing Up: A Systematic Review of Grabrail Orientations -- Lighting Your Way into Home Modifications -- Universal Design in Aging in Place Senior Housing: A Pilot Study of Resident's Perspectives -- Chapter 4. Assistive Devices -- Effective and Confidential Communication of Prescription Information: Accommodating the Blind and Visually-Impaired -- An Ultrasonic Urine Sensor for Aged People -- Medication Reminding for Older Adults Using Personal Digital Assistants.
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Publication Date:
2006
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Fairfax, VA : IOS Press, ©2006.