Advances in Home Care Technologies
| Author | : Kenneth J. Turner |
| Publisher | : IOS Press |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781614991267 |
| ISBN-13 | : 161499126X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (26X Downloads) |
Download or read book Advances in Home Care Technologies written by Kenneth J. Turner and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ageing population is burdening social and healthcare services around the world, and thisproblem is likely to get worse as the percentage of older people continues to rise. Manygovernments are already responding to this challenge, and a key element in their strategies is thedevelopment and deployment of computer-based telecare and telehealth technologies to support care athome in a cost-effective manner. Human involvement in care continues to be central, but home caretechnologies can offer reassurance, and support routine aspects, to the benefit of all concerned. This bookprovides an up-to-date overview of key advances in the relevant
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