Gerontechnology
Research, Practice, and Principles in the Field of Technology and Aging
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gerontology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9780826128898 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | August 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9780826128898 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | August 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Language: | English |
Two mega-trends of modern culture, the rapid aging of the population and the inexorable advances in technology, have fueled the development of gerotechnology – the use of technology to sustain individual autonomy to an advanced age. This expansive book encompasses state-of-the-art research in gerotechnology and promising new technologies, products, as well as services that can improve activities of daily living, general health, and wellbeing of older individuals. It addresses current and future applications in such crucial areas as mobility and transportation, assistive devices, smart homes for senior citizens, in-home technologies, safety and privacy, and research and development highlighting - among others - design.
Two mega-trends of modern culture, the rapid aging of the population and the inexorable advances in technology, have fueled the development of gerotechnology – the use of technology to sustain individual autonomy to an advanced age. This expansive book encompasses state-of-the-art research in gerotechnology and promising new technologies, products, as well as services that can improve activities of daily living, general health, and wellbeing of older individuals. It addresses current and future applications in such crucial areas as mobility and transportation, assistive devices, smart homes for senior citizens, in-home technologies, safety and privacy, and research and development highlighting - among others - design.
