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Gerotechnology : research and practice in technology and aging : a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines
- Title
- Gerotechnology : research and practice in technology and aging : a textbook and reference for multiple disciplines / [edited by] David C. Burdick, Sunkyo Kwon.
- Publication
- New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., [2004], ©2004.
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- Description
- xxix, 288 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "This comprehensive volume explores the intersections of technology with aging and serves as both a primer and reference for educators, students, researchers, and practitioners. It includes concepts from the basics of gerotechnology - person-environment fit, to the core activity fields - computer and assistive devices and their practical applications, to models or prototypes for technical development and its application to everyday life. Thought-provoking concluding chapters address ethical concerns for the future."--BOOK JACKET.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Foreword : timeless technology for all ages / Sunkyo Kwon and David C. Burdick -- Preface / Neil Charness -- 1. Technology in everyday life for older adults / Wendy A. Rogers, Christopher B. Mayhorn and Arthur D. Fisk -- 2. Perceptual aspects of gerotechnology / Charles T. Scialfa, Geoffrey Ho and Jason Laberge -- 3. Designing technology based on cognitive aging principles / Christopher B. Mayhorn, Wendy A. Rogers and Arthur D. Fisk -- 4. Aging and technology - social science approaches / Heidrun Mollenkopf -- 5. Why older adults use or do not use the internet / Roger W. Morrell, Christopher B. Mayhorn and Katharina V. Echt -- 6. Increasing access to reliable information on the world wide web : educational tools for web designers, older adults, and caregivers / Ann E. Benbow -- 7. Computer-mediated communication and its use in support groups for family caregivers / Kathleen A. Smyth and Sunkyo Kwon -- 8. Assistive technology as tools for everyday living and community participation while aging / Joy Hammel -- 9. Monitoring household occupant behaviors to enhance : safety and well-being / David M. Kutzik and Anthony P. Glascock -- 10. Home, safe home : household and safety assistive technology / Mary Hamil Parker and Dory Sabata -- 11. Technologies to facilitate health and independent living in elderly populations / Binh Q. Tran -- 12. Technology and the culture of change : application of aviation human factors research to health care systems / K. Victor Ujimoto -- 13. Driving simulation and older adults / George W. Rebok and Penelope M. Keyl -- 14. The Dr. Tong Louie living laboratory : a unique facility for the research and development of assistive technology / James Watzke -- 15. New participative tools in product development for seniors / Hans-Liudger Dienel, Alexander Peine and Heather Cameron -- 16. Ethical realities : the old, the new, and the virtual / Gari Lesnoff-Caravaglia -- Epilogue : applications to aging are helping human factors and ergonomics to grow up right / James L. Fozard.
- ISBN
- 0826125166 (alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2004017711
- OCLC
- ocm56103809
- SCSB-5159815
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries