Technology for Healthcare, Rehabilitation and Well-being Augusto, Juan Carlos editor. text bibliography ne 2012 monographic eng

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xii, 870 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. The world's population is aging dramatically, and in most countries the cost of care is rising rapidly. We need a system which helps to minimize the onset of chronic conditions which are costly to treat and diminish quality of life, rather than one primarily directed towards the care of the sick. Innovative use of new technologies may be the only way to provide care affordably in future, and to scale that care to far greater numbers as our societies adapt to change. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) can provide a solution. More integration between the health system and life at home and work will benefit everybody, providing better, more holistic lifelong care at lower cost. Ambient assisted living in the health space -- Devices and infrastructure to facilitate ambient assisted living -- Ambient assisted living in gerontology -- Smart homes as a vehicle for ambient assisted living -- Applications of ambient assisted living in rehabilitation -- Ambient assisted living initiatives -- Novel developments and visions for the area. Edited by Juan Carlos Augusto, University of Ulster, UK and 7 others. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Assistive computer technology 362.61 AUG 9781607508366 (print) 2011942612 DLC 111103 20200319162539.0 17032675 eng