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Gerotechnology : research and practice in technology and aging : a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines / [edited by] David C. Burdick, Sunkyo Kwon.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Burdick, David C.
Kwon, Sunkyo
Harry E. Humphreys Book Fund.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Older people--Care--Technological innovations.
Older people.
Older people--Care--Technological innovations--Moral and ethical aspects.
Self-help devices for people with disabilities.
Geriatrics--Technological innovations.
Geriatrics.
Gerontology--Technological innovations.
Gerontology.
Research Design.
Technology.
Aged.
Technology--trends.
Computers.
Self-Help Devices.
Technological innovations.
Older people--Care.
Medical Subjects:
Geriatrics.
Research Design.
Technology.
Aged.
Technology--trends.
Computers.
Self-Help Devices.
Physical Description:
xxix, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Place of Publication:
New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., [2004]
Contents:
Foreword: Timeless Technology for All Ages / Sunkyo Kwon, David C. Burdick xvii
Section A Basic Aspects of Gerotechnology
1 Technology in Everyday Life for Older Adults / Wendy A. Rogers, Christopher B. Mayhorn, Arthur D. Fisk 3
2 Perceptual Aspects of Gerotechnology / Charles T. Scialfa, Geoffrey Ho, Jason Laberge 18
3 Designing Technology Based on Cognitive Aging Principles / Christopher B. Mayhorn, Wendy A. Rogers, Arthur D. Fisk 42
4 Aging and Technology-Social Science Approaches / Heidrun Mollenkopf 54
Section B Computers, Older Adults, and Caregivers
5 Why Older Adults Use or Do Not Use the Internet / Roger W. Morrell, Christopher B. Mayhorn, Katharina V. Echt 71
6 Increasing Access to Reliable Information on the World Wide Web: Educational Tools for Web Designers, Older Adults, and Caregivers / Ann E. Benbow 86
7 Computer-Mediated Communication and Its Use in Support Groups for Family Caregivers / Kathleen A. Smyth, Sunkyo Kwon 97
Section C Assistive Technology in the Home and Environment
8 Assistive Technology as Tools for Everyday Living and Community Participation While Aging / Joy Hammel 119
9 Monitoring Household Occupant Behaviors to Enhance Safety and Well-Being / David M. Kutzik, Anthony P. Glascock 132
10 Home, Safe Home: Household and Safety Assistive Technology / Mary Hamil Parker, Dory Sabata 145
11 Technologies To Facilitate Health and Independent Living in Elderly Populations / Binh Q. Tran 161
Section D Models, Prototypes, and Specific Applications of Gerotechnology
12 Technology and the Culture of Change: Application of Aviation Human Factors Research to Health Care Systems / K. Victor Ujimoto 177
13 Driving Simulation and Older Adults / George W. Rebok, Penelope M. Keyl 191
14 The Dr. Tong Louie Living Laboratory: A Unique Facility for the Research and Development of Assistive Technology / James Watzke 209
15 New Participative Tools in Product Development for Seniors / Hans-Liudger Dienel, Alexander Peine, Heather Cameron 224
Section E Cautions, Integration, and Synthesis
16 Ethical Realities: The Old, the New, and the Virtual / Gari Lesnoff-Caravaglia 241
Epilogue: Applications to Aging Are Helping Human Factors and Ergonomics To Grow Up Right / James L. Fozard 257.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Local Notes:
Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Harry E. Humphreys Book Fund.
ISBN:
0826125166
OCLC:
56103809

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