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Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities :

(Number (ISBN

1423797450

(Number (ISBN

1601291388

(Number (ISBN

1607501597

(Number (ISBN

9781423797456

(Number (ISBN

9781601291387

(Number (ISBN

9781607501596

Erroneous ISBN

1586035878

Erroneous ISBN

9781586035877

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b744959

Title Proper

Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence /

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by William C. Mann and Abdelsalam Helal.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Fairfax, VA :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

IOS Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2006.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (viii, 235 pages) :

Other Physical Details

illustrations

Series Title

Assistive technology research series,

Volume Designation

v. 18

ISSN of Series

1383-813X ;

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text of Note

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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Text of Note

Provides content related to aging, disability, and independence. The focus of these papers, is on maintaining independence and active participation in family and community activities. The main topics in this publication are: Smart Homes; Robotics; Telehealth; Home Modifications and Universal Design; and Assistive Devices and Workplace Adaptations.

Text of Note

Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.

Title

Promoting independence for older persons with disabilities.

International Standard Book Number

1586035878

Older people with disabilities, Congresses.

Self-help devices for people with disabilities, Congresses.

Technology and older people, Congresses.

Aged.

Disabled Persons.

Home Care Services.

Housing for the Elderly.

Monitoring, Ambulatory-- methods.

Self-Help Devices.

Telemedicine.

Alter.

Gebrechlichkeit

Hilfsmittel

Older people with disabilities.

Selbstständigkeit

Self-help devices for people with disabilities.

SOCIAL SCIENCE-- People with Disabilities.

Technology and older people.

Saint Petersburg, Fla.

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COM-- MED073000

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Edition

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Book number

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Book Number

Book Number

Helal, Abdelsalam A.,1959-

Mann, William C., (William Charles)

International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence(3rd :2006 :, St. Petersburg, Fla.)

Date of Transaction

20201204052118.0

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[Book]

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