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Gerotechnology: research and practice in technology and aging
— a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines | | Author(s) | David C Burdick, Sunkyo Kwon |
| Publisher | Springer Publishing Company, New York, 2004 |
| Pages | 288 pp |
| Source | The Eurospan Group, 3 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8LU. www.eurospan.co.uk Distributed by: Turpin Distribution, Pegasus Drive, Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 8TQ. E-mail:
eurosspan@turpin-distribution.com |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Assistive technology ; Information technology ; Technology ; Housing [elderly] ; Multi disciplinary. |
| Annotation | The intersections of technology with ageing are explored by experts in gerotechnology and gerontechnology. The book is arranged in five sections, the first being on basic aspects of gerotechnology, that is, technology in older people's everyday lives: perceptual aspects, designing technology based on cognitive ageing principles, and social science approaches. Section B, "Computers, older adults and caregivers" considers: why older people do or do not use the internet; the World Wide Web's increasing ability to provide access to reliable information; and the use of computer-mediated communication for family caregivers' support groups. Section C looks at aspects of assistive technology (AT) in the home and environment: as tools for everyday living and community participation, helping with safety and well-being, or facilitating health and independent living. Section D, "Models, prototypes and specific applications of gerotechnology" includes not only driving simulation, but also introduces the application of human factors and ergonomics research in the aviation industry to health care systems. The Dr Tong Louie Living Laboratory in Vancouver is presented as an example of the organisation of a research and development facility for AT. Older people's participation in developing AT devices is also discussed. Section E, "Cautions, integration and synthesis", considers future ethical concerns. (RH) |
| Accession Number | CPA-070503004 B |
| Classmark | BG: M: UVB: Y9: KE: 3DM |
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