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New research on assistive technologies : uses and limitations /

Over the past decade, several studies have shed light on how the Ambient Assistive Technology (AAT) may increase the life expectancy of older adults experiencing cognitive decline who continue to live in their own homes, as well as improve their autonomy and independence, facilitate their daily acti...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Combs, Deborah
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hauppauge, New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, [2014]
Colección:Disability and the disabled-issues, laws and programs.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Over the past decade, several studies have shed light on how the Ambient Assistive Technology (AAT) may increase the life expectancy of older adults experiencing cognitive decline who continue to live in their own homes, as well as improve their autonomy and independence, facilitate their daily activities, and monitor their health status. These technologies can also assist in facilitating social inclusion, helping families, and supporting healthcare organizations. This book discusses AAT for people with dementia. It also discusses other assistive technologies which include robotics; web access.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:9781607419143
1607419149