Gerotechnology research and practice in technology and aging: a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines / [edited by] David C. Burdick, Sunkyo Kwon.
| Other author | Burdick, David C. |
| Other author | Kwon, Sunkyo. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, N.Y. : Springer Pub. Co., |
| Description | xxix, 288 p. : ill. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Technology in everyday life for older adults / Wendy A. Royers, Christopher B. Mayhorn, and Arthur D. Fisk -- Perceptual aspects of gerotechnology / Charles T. Scialfa, Geoffrey Ho, and Jason Laberge -- Designing technology based on cognitive aging principles / Christopher B. Mayhorn, Wendy A. Rogers, and Arthur D. Fisk -- Aging and technology - social science approaches / Heidrun Mollenkopf -- Why older adults use or do not use the Internet / Roger W. Morrell, Christopher B. Mayhorn, and Katharina V. Echt -- Increasing access to reliable information on the World Wide Web: educational tools for web designers, older adults and caregivers / Ann E. Benbow -- Computer-mediated communication and its use in support groups for family caregivers / Kathleen A. Smyth and Sunkyo Kwon -- Assistive technology as tools for everyday living and community participation while aging / Joy Hammel -- |
| Contents | Monitoring household occupant behaviors to enhance safety and well-being / David M. Kutzik and Anthony P. Glascock -- Home, safe home: household and safety assistive technology / Mary Hamil Parker and Dory Sabata -- Technologies to facilitate health and independent living in elderly populations / Binh Q. Tran -- Technology and the culture of change: application of aviation human factors research to health care systems / K. Victor Ujimoto -- Driving simulation and older adults / George W. Rebok and Penelope M. Keyl -- The Dr. Tong Louie living laboratory: a unique facility for the research & development of assistive technology / James Watzke -- New participative tools in product development for seniors / Hans-Liudger Dienel, Alexander Peine, and Heather Cameron -- Ethical realities: the old, the new, and the virtual / Gari Lesnoff-Caravaglia. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2004017711 |
| ISBN | 9780826125163 |
| ISBN | 0826125166 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |