Handbook of Smart Homes, Health Care and Well-Being

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: van Hoof, Joost (Editor), Demiris, George (Editor), Wouters, Eveline J.M (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Geriatrics.; Medical research.; Buildings.; Robotics.; Automation.; Biomedical engineering.; Aging.; Quality of life.; Robotics and Automation.; Building Types and Functions.; Biomedical Engineering.; Geriatrics/Gerontology.; Quality of Life Research.

Smart homes, home automation and ambient-assisted living are terms used to describe technological systems that enrich our living environment and provide means to support care, facilitate well-being and improve comfort. This handbook provides an overview of the domain from the perspective of health c...

Table of Contents:

• The Use Of Technology In Health Care And Social Innovation
• Challenges And Opportunities
• Technology
• Practice Examples And Lessons Learned.