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Social alarms to telecare : older people's services in transition / Malcolm J. Fisk.

Title
Social alarms to telecare : older people's services in transition / Malcolm J. Fisk.
Author
Fisk, Malcolm J.
Publication
Bristol, UK : Policy Press, 2003.

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ix, 290 p. : ill.
Summary
This work 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.
Subject
  • Emergency Medical Service Communication Systems
  • Emergency medical services > Communication systems
  • Health Services for the Aged > trends
  • Home Care Services > trends
  • Older people > Services for
  • Personal emergency response systems
  • Social Support > Aged
  • Telecommunication in medicine
  • Telemedicine > Aged
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-277) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Social theory and social alarms -- A critical review of the literature -- The origins of social alarms -- Social alarms in England and Wales -- Social alarms in Scotland -- Social alarms in Ireland -- Social alarms (PRS) in North America -- Social alarms in the rest of the world -- Social alarms: international comparisons -- Social alarms and smart homes -- Social alarms, telemedicine and telecare -- Falls, lifestyle monitoring and dementia care.
ISBN
1861345062
LCCN
^^2003495992
OCLC
52873171
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library