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Smart Homes for Older People: Positive Aging in a Digital World
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Le, Q and Nguyen, HB and Barnett, T, Smart Homes for Older People: Positive Aging in a Digital World, Future Internet, 4, (2) pp. 607-617. ISSN 1999-5903 (2012) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Smart homes are homes with technologically advanced systems to enable
domestic task automation, easier communication, and higher security. As an enabler of
health and well-being enhancement, smart homes have been geared to accommodate
people with special needs, especially older people. This paper examines the concept of
"smart home" in a technologically driven society and its multi-functional contribution to
the enhancement of older people’s lives. Discussion then focuses on the challenges in the
use of smart homes among older people such as accessibility and ethical issues. Finally,
some implications and recommendations are provided.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | smart home; older people; positive aging; health and wellbeing; accessibility; |
| Research Division: | Human Society |
| Research Group: | Sociology |
| Research Field: | Social change |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
| Objective Field: | Evaluation of health and support services not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Le, Q (Dr Quynh Le) |
| UTAS Author: | Nguyen, HB (Dr Hoang Nguyen) |
| UTAS Author: | Barnett, T (Associate Professor Tony Barnett) |
| ID Code: | 78401 |
| Year Published: | 2012 |
| Deposited By: | UTAS Centre for Rural Health |
| Deposited On: | 2012-06-26 |
| Last Modified: | 2013-05-09 |
| Downloads: | 462 View Download Statistics |
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