Technologies for Active Aging

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction

   • Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman

   Pages 1-5

3. Technology and the Challenge of Aging

   • Andrew Sixsmith

   Pages 7-25

4. Older Adults and the Adoption of Healthcare Technology: Opportunities and Challenges

   • Sara Czaja, Scott Beach, Neil Charness, Richard Schulz

   Pages 27-46

5. Assistive Technologies: Ethical Practice, Ethical Research, and Quality of Life

   • Andrew Eccles, Leela Damodaran, Wendy Olphert, Irene Hardill, Mary Gilhooly

   Pages 47-68

6. Expanding the Technology Safety Envelope for Older Adults to Include Disaster Resilience

   • Maggie Gibson, Gloria Gutman, Sandra Hirst, Kelly Fitzgerald, Rory Fisher, Robert Roush

   Pages 69-93

7. Measuring the Effectiveness of Assistive Technology on Active Aging: Capturing the Perspectives of Users

   • Jeffrey Jutai, Kenneth Southall

   Pages 95-103

8. Using Technology to Support People with Dementia

   • Gail Mountain

   Pages 105-121

9. Ambient Assisted Living Systems in Real-Life Situations: Experiences from the SOPRANO Project

   • Ilse Bierhoff, Sonja Müller, Sandra Schoenrade-Sproll, Sarah Delaney, Paula Byrne, Vesna Dolničar et al.

   Pages 123-153

10. The Virtual Environment in Communication of Age-Friendly Design

    • Eunju Hwang, Andrew Park, Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman

    Pages 155-168

11. Technology and Fun for a Happy Old Age

    • Arlene Astell

    Pages 169-187

12. Videoconferencing and Social Engagement for Older Adults

    • Robert Beringer, Andrew Sixsmith

    Pages 189-199

13. International Initiatives in Technology and Aging

    • Andrew Sixsmith, Maria Carrillo, David Phillips, Peter Lansley, Ryan Woolrych

    Pages 201-221

14. Back Matter

    Pages 223-228

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The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality of life of many older people by providing additional safety and security while also supporting mobility, independent living, and social participation. The proposed book will be a landmark publication in the area of technology and aging that will serve as a statement of the current state-of-the-art and as a pointer to directions for future research and emerging technologies, products, and services.

• Active aging
• Ambient assertive living
• Assistive technology
• Healthcare technology
• Home-based technology
• ICT
• Independent living
• Information and communication technology
• Injury prevention
• Mobility
• Older adults
• Pervasive computing
• Quality of life
• Robotics
• Telehealth
• Wheelchair

From the reviews:

“This book offers phenomenal insights into the historical development and forces that have driven the path of technology maturity. … The book has applicability to both undergraduate and graduate studies. … Hospital administrators, nursing home staff, providers of home care, and a host of others working with the aging population would find that the book stimulates their thinking on incorporating technology into their environments. … In particular software and gaming developers should eye the material as a field ripe for harvest.” (Ronald L. Wade, Texas Public Health Journal, Vol. 65 (4), 2013)

• , Gerontology Research Centre, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada

  Andrew Sixsmith

• Simon Fraser University, Gerontology Research Centre, Vancouver, Canada

  Gloria Gutman

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