Handbook of ambient assisted living :: technology for healthcare, rehabilitation and well-being /

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...

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Körperschaft: IOS Press
Weitere Verfasser: Augusto, Juan Carlos
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Amsterdam ; Washington, D.C. : IOS Press, ©2012.
Schriftenreihe:Ambient intelligence and smart environments ; v. 11.
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Zusammenfassung: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 ben.
Beschreibung:Includes indexes.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xii, 870 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781607508373
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9781607508366
1607508362
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