Intelligent technologies for bridging the grey digital divide / [edited by] Jeffrey Soar, Rick Swindell, Philip Tsang.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Soar, Jeffrey.

Swindell, Rick.

Tsang, Philip.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations--Social aspects.

Technological innovations.

Internet and older people.

Computers and older people.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 362 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, [2011]

Summary:

"The main focus of the book is to provide insights into current innovation, issues to be resolved and approaches for widespread adoption to enable seniors and their families to enjoy the promised benefits of technology"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Ubiquitous computing for independent living

Ageing, chronic disease, technology, and smart homes : an Australian perspective

A user-driven approach to developing ambient assisted living systems for older people : the Soprano project

Falls prevention in the home : challenges for new technologies

The use of assistive technology to support the well-being and independence of people with memory impairments

Meeting the needs of diverse user groups : benefits and costs of pluggable user interfaces in designing for older people and people with cognitive impairments

A robotic arm for electric scooters

Thinking outside the box : novel uses of technology to promote well-being in older populations

U3A online and successful aging : a smart way to help bridge the grey digital divide

Promoting active ageing through technology training in Korea

Intelligent transportation systems for older drivers : a systems approach to improving safety and extending driving longevity

Low usage of intelligent technologies by the aged : new initiatives to bridge the digital divide

Building a mutual assistance community for elderly people

Preventative healthcare : a proposed holistic assistive technology model based on industry practice

Attitudes toward intelligent technologies : elderly people and caregivers in nursing homes

Supporting family-based care for aged patients with chronic illness

Telenursing in aged-care : systematic evidence of practice

Health insurance systems as models for managing the increasing elderly populations of Japan and Korea

Assistive technologies as aids to family caregivers in Taiwan.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781615208258

1615208259

9781615208265

1615208267

OCLC:

558670289