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Gerotechnology [electronic resource] : research and practice in technology and aging : a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines / [edited by] David C. Burdick, Sunkyo Kwon.
ISBN:
9780826197535
Title:
Gerotechnology [electronic resource] : research and practice in technology and aging : a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines / [edited by] David C. Burdick, Sunkyo Kwon.
Author:
Burdick, David C.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., ©2004.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xxix, 288 pages)
Contents:
Technology in everyday life for older adults / Wendy A. Rogers, Christopher B. Mayhorn, and Arthur D. Fisk -- Perceptual aspects of gerotechnology / Charles T. Scialfa, Geoffrey Ho, and Jason Laberge -- Designing technology based on cognitive aging principles / Christopher B. Mayhorn, Wendy A. Rogers, and Arthur D. Fish -- Aging and technology, social science approaches / Heidrun Mollenkopf -- Why older adults use or do not use the Internet / Roger W. Morrell, Christopher B. Mayhorn, and Katharina V. Echt -- Increasing access to reliable information on the World Wide Web: educational tools for web designers, older adults, and caregivers / Ann E. Benbow -- Computer-mediated communication and its use in support groups for family caregivers / Kathleen A. Smyth and Sunkyo Kwon -- Assistive technology as tools for everyday living and community participation while aging / Joy Hammond.

Monitoring household occupant behaviors to enhance safety and well-being / David M. Kutzik and Anthony P. Glascock -- Home safe home: household and safety assistive technology / Mary Hamil Parker and Dory Sabata -- Technologies to facilitate health and independent living in elderly populations / Binh Q. Tran -- Technology and the culture of change: application of aviation human factors research to health care systems / K. Victor Ujimoto -- Driving simulation and older adults / George W. Rebok and Penelope M. Keyl -- The Dr. Tong Louie living laboratory: a unique facility for the research and development of assistive technology / James Watzke -- New participative tools in product development for seniors / Hans-Liudger Dienel, Alexander Peine, and Heather Cameron -- Ethical realities: the old, the new, and the virtual / Gari Lesnoff-Caravaglia -- Applications to aging are helping human factors and ergonomics to grow up right / James L. Fozard.
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Publication Date:
2004
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., ©2004.