Handbook of ambient assisted living [ technology for healthcare, rehabilitation and well-being

The world's population is aging dramatically and in most countries the cost of care is rising rapidly. We need a system which helps to minimize the onset of chronic conditions which are costly to treat and diminish quality of life, rather than one primarily directed towards the care of the sick...

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Main Author: Augusto, Juan Carlos (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Published: Amsterdam : IOS Press , c2012
Series:Ambient intelligence and smart environments v.11
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