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 InfoNew York, N.Y. : Springer Pub. Co.,
Descriptionxxix, 288 p. : ill.
Supplemental ContentFull 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2004017711
ISBN9780826125163
ISBN0826125166

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