Author : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Publisher : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 29,56 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Barrier-free design
ISBN : 9780660166193
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Page : 82 pages
File Size : 32,17 MB
Release : 1995
Category :
ISBN :
This publication is designed to familiarise home builders and renovators with the potential for technology in the home, particularly as it relates to helping seniors and people with disabilities live independently. Sections of the publication cover the following topics: home automation; the markets for home technologies; the roles of industry in home technology implementation; protocols and systems for whole-house integrated automation; demonstration projects, completed or in progress, showing the benefits of home automation; installation of home technologies, including wiring and controls; regulations respecting home automation and ensuring accessibility and safety for people with disabilities; marketing of home automation systems; and currently available products and systems that can be installed into new and existing homes as standalone technologies.
Author : Francisco Florez-Revuelta
Publisher : IET
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 27,33 MB
Release : 2016-08-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1849199876
This is a broad introductory handbook, for academic and industry researchers, covering the major technologies and applications in Ambient Assisted Living (AAL). Set out in three main sections: Part 1 focuses on current state-of-the-art technology and critical analysis: Part 2 covers the applications of these technologies; and Part 3 includes general issues such as usability, accessibility, privacy and ethics. With contributions from around the world, topics covered include: smart homes, environmental sensors and data fusion, wearable sensors, devices and smart clothes, standards and interoperability, computer vision for AAL, reasoning systems, person-environment interaction, networks and integration platforms, assistive and service robotics, tele-care and telehealth, gait analysis, fall prevention, detection and intervention, prevention and management of chronic conditions, support to activities of daily living, mental health and cognitive stimulation, indoor and outdoor mobility, well being, social interaction and isolation, usability, accessibility, privacy and ethical issues. Active and Assisted Living is an essential resource for researchers in academia and industry developing AAL technologies. Students, healthcare practitioners and engineers, in this cross-disciplinary field, which includes robotics and automation, telecommunications, computing and healthcare, will find this handbook of use.
Author : Joost van Hoof
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,48 MB
Release : 2016-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319015828
Smart homes, home automation and ambient-assisted living are terms used to describe technological systems that enrich our living environment and provide means to support care, facilitate well-being and improve comfort. This handbook provides an overview of the domain from the perspective of health care and technology. In Part 1, we set out to describe the demographic changes in society, including ageing and diseases and impairments which lead to the needs for technological solutions. In Part 2, we describe the technological solutions, ranging from sensor-based networks, components, to communication protocols that are used in the design of smart homes. We also deal will biomedical features which can be measured and services that can be delivered to end-users as well as the use of social robots. In Part 3, we present best practices in the field. These best practices mainly focus on existing projects in Europe, the USA and Asia, in which people receive help through dedicated technological solutions being part of the continuum of the home environment and care.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 38,96 MB
Release : 2016-07-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309391067
Living independently and participating in one's community are priorities for many people. In many regions across the United States, there are programs that support and enable people with disabilities and older adults to live where they choose and with whom they choose and to participate fully in their communities. Tremendous progress has been made. However, in many cases, the programs themselves â€" and access to them â€" vary not only between states but also within states. Many programs are small, and even when they prove to be successful they are still not scaled up to meet the needs of the many people who would benefit from them. The challenges can include insufficient workforce, insufficient funding, and lack of evidence demonstrating effectiveness or value. To get a better understanding of the policies needed to maximize independence and support community living and of the research needed to support implementation of those policies, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a public workshop in October 2015. Participants explored policies in place that promote independence and community living for older adults and people with physical disabilities, and identified policies and gaps in policies that can be barriers to independence and the research needed to support changing those policies. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 14,79 MB
Release : 2004-04-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0309091160
Emerging and currently available technologies offer great promise for helping older adults, even those without serious disabilities, to live healthy, comfortable, and productive lives. What technologies offer the most potential benefit? What challenges must be overcome, what problems must be solved, for this promise to be fulfilled? How can federal agencies like the National Institute on Aging best use their resources to support the translation from laboratory findings to useful, marketable products and services? Technology for Adaptive Aging is the product of a workshop that brought together distinguished experts in aging research and in technology to discuss applications of technology to communication, education and learning, employment, health, living environments, and transportation for older adults. It includes all of the workshop papers and the report of the committee that organized the workshop. The committee report synthesizes and evaluates the points made in the workshop papers and recommends priorities for federal support of translational research in technology for older adults.
Author : Mounir Mokhtari
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 37,47 MB
Release : 2003
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781586033804
This volume looks at assistive technologies for people who have limited independence, and the concept of the smart home, where a user has several heterogeneous systems, providing multiple and complementary functionalities and forming a whole complex environment.
Author : Gerard O' Driscoll
Publisher : HomeMentors
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 23,43 MB
Release : 2014-04-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN :
New Book Reveals 13 Assistive Technology Solutions That Play An Important Role In Supporting Aging Adults. Learn How to use technology to improve the quality of your life at home as you get older! This book is intended to be read by the following people: [+] Individuals that are 45 years of age and above, who want to be able to live at home safely, comfortably and securely for as long as possible. [+] Aging adults living alone who have a preference to live independently at home and delay or completely negate the need to move to nursing home facilities. [+] People who feel nervous, scared or lacking the necessary knowledge to allow technology into their homes and lives. We are in the midst of a senior population bulge that will last for the next 20-30 years and put immense strain on the resources of our families and governments. This short ebook is worth checking out if you are part of this generation and want to see what you can do to help yourself. Children living long distances from their aging parents who are worried and want to use senior focused technology systems to help them remotely monitor their loved ones. This e-book explains 13 technology solutions and services that will allow you to face the many challenges associated with growing old gracefully and with dignity. This book includes the two short and one really long chapter: Chapter 1: Independent Living 2.0 Introduction – This chapter describes next generation Independent Living (IL 2.0) and associated benefits. Chapter 2: Next Generation IL 2.0 Solutions - The second and ‘longeeeeeest’ chapter helps seniors learn about 13 different IL 2.0 systems ranging from flood detection systems and PERs to Home Security Alarm System and socialization technologies. Chapter 3: Final Thoughts Populations around the world are aging and most if not all adults prefer to grow old in their own homes. This short book is worth checking out if you are part of this generation and want to see what you can do to help yourself.
Author : William C. Mann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 19,40 MB
Release : 2005-07-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0471743968
Independent living with smart technologies Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence: The State of the Science brings together current research and technological developments from engineering, computer science, and the rehabilitation sciences, detailing how its applications can promote continuing independence for older persons and those with disabilities. Leading experts from multiple disciplines worldwide have contributed to this volume, making it the definitive resource. The text begins with a thorough introduction that presents important concepts, defines key terms, and identifies demographic trends at work. Using detailed product descriptions, photographs and illustrations, and case studies, subsequent chapters discuss cutting-edge technologies, including: * Wearable systems * Human-computer interactions * Assisted vision and hearing * Smart wheelchairs * Handheld devices and smart phones * Visual sensors * Home automation * Assistive robotics * In-room monitoring systems * Telehealth After considering specific high-technology solutions, the text examines recent trends in other critical areas, such as basic assistive technologies, driving, transportation and community mobility, home modifications and design, and changing standards of elder care. Students and professionals in the rehabilitation sciences, health care providers, researchers in computer science and engineering, and non-expert readers will all appreciate this text's thorough coverage and clear presentation of the state of the science.
Author : C. Nugent
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 21,76 MB
Release : 2006-06-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1607501783
The thought behind this publication is to continue to develop an active research community dedicated to explore how Smart Homes and Health Telematics can foster independent living and offer an enhanced quality of life for ageing and disabled people. As we begin to witness the effects of changing demographics on today’s society we begin to appreciate that the increase in the number of elderly and in the prevalence of those suffering from chronic disease and disabilities are likely to further increase in the next two to three decades. To react to the needs of this cohort to provide an environment within which the people can reside for as long as possible, whilst maintaining their quality of life and independence, is a widespread concern for all. As such, there is real benefit to further investigate the role of technologies to address these changes and subsequently offer practical solutions to support independent living. The editors feel that within the realms of Smart Homes and Health Telematics real, affordable and useful services can be developed which will have the necessary underlying technological and service delivery infrastructures to allow seamless integration into existing care delivery paradigms. The introduction of technology can provide a positive impact. However, it is necessary to avoid any detrimental effects if reliance upon technology within the home environment becomes so great that people will not leave their own home in fear of losing the support once outside of the home, or its close proximity. This publication focuses on promoting personal autonomy and extending the quality of life by considering including smart services inside and outside of the home.
