New surveillance technologies like those included in ambient assisted living–such as body-
worn and passive environmental sensors, smart interfaces, and communications networks …

Demographic reports indicate that population of older adults is growing significantly over the
world and in particular in developed nations. Consequently, there are a noticeable number …

Purpose: The early detection of a decline in daily functioning of independently living older
people can aid health care professionals in providing preventive interventions. To monitor …

Abstract The Transregional Collaborative Research Centre SFB/TRR 62” A Companion
Technology for Cognitive Technical Systems”, funded by the German Research Foundation …

Background: Welfare technology is a concept that appears as one of the answers to how to
meet the need for care in growing older populations. Although technology has been used for …

Assistive technologies can significantly increase older adults' independent living if these
technologies are designed to meet their needs and abilities. This study investigates …

Introduction As the fraction of the population with chronic diseases continues to grow,
methods and/or technologies must be found to help the chronically ill to take more …

The aim of this article is to discuss how different factors affect the decision of intention to use
and adopt mobile health applications using the extended technology acceptance model …

Introduction Despite the potential of smart home technology to promote sustainable
lifestyles, the adoption rate among older adults remains relatively low. This study aims to …

Objective: To design, implement, and test a solution to provide social and health services for
the elderly at home based on smart TV technologies and access to all services. Methods …