Eldercare Technology for Clinical Practitioners |
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| Editor:
| Alwan, Majd
Felder, Robin |
| Series title: | Aging Medicine Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61737-832-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Publisher: | Humana Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $420.95 |
Book Description:
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This important handbook addresses technologies targeted at the assessment, early detection and the mitigation of common geriatric conditions. These include decline in functional abilities, gait, mobility, sleep disturbance, vision impairment, hearing loss, falls, and cognitive decline. This book not only describes the state of both embedded and wearable technologies, but also focuses on research showing the potential utility of these technologies in the field.
This important handbook addresses technologies targeted at the assessment, early detection and the mitigation of common geriatric conditions. These include decline in functional abilities, gait, mobility, sleep disturbance, vision impairment, hearing loss, falls, and cognitive decline. This book not only describes the state of both embedded and wearable technologies, but also focuses on research showing the potential utility of these technologies in the field.