196 Pages
by
River Publishers
196 Pages
by
River Publishers
196 Pages
by
River Publishers
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It is widely known today that not only are the aged ageing, or the old getting older, but they are also increasing in number the world over. At the same time, proper care and support for our aged is increasingly at risk. Without some form of support, the quantitative extension of life cannot be matched by a qualitative one. This may mean that the opportunity provided by a longer life is... Read more
1 Introduction2 Emerging Technologies and the Aged Market: Innovation in Its Social Context 4 RFID in Focus: Technology, Use, and Complementarity 5 At Home with Age: Smart Wireless Living for the Elderly 6 AGE@HOME System Description, Implementation, and Implications 7 Living Digital 8 Conclusions and Future Directions
Biography
Lara Srivastava is SeniorVisiting Fellowa tthe Center for Tele-Infrastruktur (CTIF) of Aalborg University(Denmark),and policy analyst and program manager of the technology foresight initiatives(previously New Initiatives) of the International Telecommunication Union(ITU).
