Author : Majd Alwan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1597452335
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (974 download)
Book Synopsis Eldercare Technology for Clinical Practitioners by : Majd Alwan
Download or read book Eldercare Technology for Clinical Practitioners written by Majd Alwan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-26 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.