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Social alarms to telecare : Older people's services in transition /
Healthcare, social welfare and housing policy agendas, while emphasising the importance of supporting the independent living of older people at home, have generally failed to take account of the actual or potential role played by social alarms and telecare. This book draws on research and practice t...
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Bristol, UK
Policy Press
2003
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| Colección: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Healthcare, social welfare and housing policy agendas, while emphasising the importance of supporting the independent living of older people at home, have generally failed to take account of the actual or potential role played by social alarms and telecare. This book draws on research and practice throughout the developed world. It documents the emergence of these important technologies and considers their potential in the contexts of healthcare, social welfare and housing. |
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| Notas: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-277) and index |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (304 pages): Illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9781847425737 |