Published September, 2016
By Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay and Nagender Kumar Suryadevara
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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The book addresses issues towards the design and development of Wireless Sensor Network based Smart Home and fusion of Real-Time Data for Wellness Determination of an elderly person living alone in a Smart Home.

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Published September, 2016
By Reiner Wichert and Helmut Klausing
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In this book, leading authors in the field discuss developments of Ambient Assisted Living. It presents new technological developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs.

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Published September, 2016
By Lori M. Buhlman
Publisher: Springer (Springer International Publishing AG)
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This volume brings together various theories of how aberrations in mitochondrial function and morphology contribute to neurodegeneration in idiopathic and familial forms of Parkinson's disease.

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Published September, 2016
By Maria Sullivan, Frances Levin, Dr Maria Sullivan and Dr Frances Levin
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
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An evidence-based review of diagnostic and treatment strategies for successfully managing alcohol and substance use disorders in older adults. With contributions from leaders in the field of addiction treatment, this volume offers the most current clinical recommendations and describes best practices for implementing effective treatments in this growing patient population.

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Published September, 2016
By Riccardo A. Audisio and Ulrich Wedding
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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This book focuses on the management of hematological cancer and provides guidance on the management issues specific to older patients, spanning background and epidemiology, special considerations in the management of older people, therapeutics and psychosocial considerations.

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Published September, 2016
By Michael W. Rich and Sarah J. Goodlin
Publisher: Springer (Springer London Ltd)
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End-of-life issues in cardiology are becoming increasingly important in the management of patients in the cardiac unit, but there is frequently a lack of understanding regarding their impact on cardiology practice.

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Published September, 2016
By David Thomas, David R. Thomas, MD, Gregory Compton, MD, Gregory Compton and Gregory A. Compton, MD
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
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Medical practitioners receive little, if any, formal training in the prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds.

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Published September, 2016
By Tova Band-Winterstein and Zvi Eisikovits
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
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Evidence pertaining to continual violence throughout the life cycle coupled with the experience of growing old in a life permeated by intimate violence is scarce.

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Published September, 2016
By Sunkyo Kwon
Publisher: Springer (Springer Publishing Co Inc)
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Gerotechnology is the use of technology to sustain individual autonomy to an advanced age. This title features current and future applications in crucial areas such as mobility and transportation, assistive devices, senior citizen housing, in-home technologies, safety and privacy, research and development (especially design).

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Published September, 2016
By Brian Derby and Riaz Akhtar
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Exploring the structure and mechanics of aging soft tissues, this edited volume presents authoritative reviews from leading experts on a range of tissues including skin, tendons, vasculature and plantar soft tissues.

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