Handbook of Ambient Assisted Living
Subtitle: Technology for Healthcare, Rehabilitation and Well-being
By: Edited by Juan Carlos Augusto, University of Ulster, UK and 7 others
Series: Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments -- Volume 11
Publisher: IOS Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Amsterdam
Language: eng
Number of pages: 870
ISBN-13: 9781607508366; 9781607508373
Subjects: Assistive computer technology
Description: The world's population is aging dramatically, and in most countries the cost of care is rising rapidly. We need a system which helps to minimize the onset of chronic conditions which are costly to treat and diminish quality of life, rather than one primarily directed towards the care of the sick. Innovative use of new technologies may be the only way to provide care affordably in future, and to scale that care to far greater numbers as our societies adapt to change. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) can provide a solution. More integration between the health system and life at home and work will benefit everybody, providing better, more holistic lifelong care at lower cost.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Ambient assisted living in the health space; title: Devices and infrastructure to facilitate ambient assisted living; title: Ambient assisted living in gerontology; title: Smart homes as a vehicle for ambient assisted living; title: Applications of ambient assisted living in rehabilitation; title: Ambient assisted living initiatives; title: Novel developments and visions for the area.