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The papers in this book provide important content related to aging, disability and independence. The focus of these papers, is on maintaining independence and active participation in family and community activities. As we age, we face chronic health conditions that have the potential to negatively impact our independence. By using technology (smart homes, robotics, telehealth, other assistive devices), maintaining our mobility, and preventing injuries we can offset much or all of the disabling effects of chronic health conditions. This publication brings together a mix of individuals focused on aging, disability and independence, including those involved in research and development, professional practice and services, businesses providing products and services, government and policy planners, and end users and beneficiaries of our research, products, services, and policies. The main topics in this publication are (1) Smart Homes; (2) Robotics; (3) Telehealth; (4) Home Modifications and Universal Design; and (5) Assistive Devices and Workplace Adaptations.IOS Press is an international science, technical and medical publisher of high-quality books for academics, scientists, and professionals in all fields. Some of the areas we publish in: -Biomedicine -Oncology -Artificial intelligence -Databases and information systems -Maritime engineering -Nanotechnology -Geoengineering -All aspects of physics -E-governance -E-commerce -The knowledge economy -Urban studies -Arms control -Understanding and responding to terrorism -Medical informatics -Computer Sciences
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PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE FOR OLDER PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Assistive Technology Research Series Volume 18 Previously published in this series Vol. 17. Vol. 16. Vol. 15. Vol. 14. Vol. 13. Vol. 12. Vol. 11. Vol. 10. Vol. 9. Vol. 8. Vol. 7. Vol. 6. Vol. 5. Vol. 4. Vol. 3. Vol. 2. Vol. 1. H. Mollenkopf, F. Marcellini, I. Ruoppila, Z. Széman and M. Tacken (Eds.), Enhancing Mobility in Later Life – Personal Coping, Environmental Resources and Technical Support. The Out-of-Home Mobility of Older Adults in Urban and Rural Regions of Five European Countries A. Pruski and H. Knops (Eds.), Assistive Technology: From Virtuality to Reality – AAATE 2005 S. Giroux and H. Pigot (Eds.), From Smart Homes to Smart Care – ICOST’2005 D. Zhang and M. Mokhtari (Eds.), Toward a Human-Friendly Assistive Environment H. Mollenkopf, F. Marcellini, I. Ruoppila and M. Tacken (Eds.), Ageing and Outdoor Mobility – A European Study M. Mokhtari (Ed.), Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly People – ICOST’2003 G.M. Craddock, L.P. McCormack, R.B. Reilly and H.T.P. Knops (Eds.), Assistive Technology – Shaping the Future Č. Marinček, C. Bühler, H. Knops and R. Andrich (Eds.), Assistive Technology – Added Value to the Quality of Life M. Mokhtari (Ed.), Integration of Assistive Technology in the Information Age H.-W. Wahl and H.-E. Schulze (Eds.), On the Special Needs of Blind and Low Vision Seniors N. Katevas (Ed.), Mobile Robotics in Healthcare C. Bühler and H. Knops (Eds.), Assistive Technology on the Threshold of the New Millennium L.H.V. van der Woude, M.T.E. Hopman and C.H. van Kemenade (Eds.), Biomedical Aspects of Manual Wheelchair Propulsion I. Placencia Porrero and E. Ballabio (Eds.), Improving the Quality of Life for the European Citizen G. Anogianakis, C. Bühler and M. Soede (Eds.), Advancement of Assistive Technology K. Cullen and S. Robinson, Telecommunications for Older People and Disabled People in Europe I. Placencia Porrero and R. Puig de la Bellacasa (Eds.), The European Context for Assistive Technology ISSN 1383-813X Promoting Independence for Older Persons with Disabilities Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence Edited by William C. Mann Rehabilitati