Promoting independence for older persons with disabilities : selected papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence / edited by William C. Mann, Abdelsalam Helal.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Mann, William C. (William Charles)

Helal, Abdelsalam A., 1959-

Conference Name:

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

International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence

Series:

Assistive technology research, 1383-813X ; v. 18

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Older people with disabilities--Congresses.

Older people with disabilities.

Self-help devices for people with disabilities--Congresses.

Self-help devices for people with disabilities.

Technology and older people--Congresses.

Technology and older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Fairfax, VA : IOS Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Title page; Preface; Contents; Smart Homes and Robotics; Telehealth; Housing, Home Modifications and Universal Design; Assistive Devices; Author Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

6610505217

1-280-50521-4

9786610505210

1-4237-9745-0

1-60750-159-7

600-00-0526-1

1-60129-138-8

OCLC:

86106607