ترویج استقلال برای افراد معلول: مقالات منتخب از کنفرانس بین المللی 2006 در پیری، ناتوانی و استقلال:... سری (تحقیقات فناوری کمکی) Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities: Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence: ... Series (Assistive Technology Research)
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- نویسنده : A. Helal W.C. Mann
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2006
- شابک / ISBN : 1586035878, 9781586035877, 9781423797456
Description
The papers in this book provide important content related to aging, disability and independence. The focus of these papers, is on maintaining independence and active participation in family and community activities. As we age, we face chronic health conditions that have the potential to negatively impact our independence. By using technology (smart homes, robotics, telehealth, other assistive devices), maintaining our mobility, and preventing injuries we can offset much or all of the disabling effects of chronic health conditions. This publication brings together a mix of individuals focused on aging, disability and independence, including those involved in research and development, professional practice and services, businesses providing products and services, government and policy planners, and end users and beneficiaries of our research, products, services, and policies. The main topics in this publication are (1) Smart Homes; (2) Robotics; (3) Telehealth; (4) Home Modifications and Universal Design; and (5) Assistive Devices and Workplace Adaptations.IOS Press is an international science, technical and medical publisher of high-quality books for academics, scientists, and professionals in all fields. Some of the areas we publish in: -Biomedicine -Oncology -Artificial intelligence -Databases and information systems -Maritime engineering -Nanotechnology -Geoengineering -All aspects of physics -E-governance -E-commerce -The knowledge economy -Urban studies -Arms control -Understanding and responding to terrorism -Medical informatics -Computer Sciences
