Aging society and ICT : Global Silver Innovation /

It is predicted that by 2050, 22% of the world's population will be over 60 years of age. This rapid shift in demographics calls for the development of coherent and forward-looking policies to address the many challenges which will inevitably arise as a result. This book presents 33 articles fr...

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Other Authors: Obi, Toshio, Auffret, Jean-Pierre, 1957-, Iwasaki, Naoko, 1975-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : IOS Press, 2013
Series:Global e-governance series ; v. 5.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Title Page; Preface; List of Authors; Contents; Section 1. Lessons Learnt from the Best Practices
  • Japanese Models on Super-Aged Society; Japanese Government Initiatives on Super-Aged Society; ICT Applications for Aging Society; Japanese Models on Super-Aged Society Lessons Learnt from the Best Practices; JR East's Challenges; Lessons from Japan Model; Intelligent Transport Systems and Smart Community for Super-Aged Society; Section 2. Current Situation and Solutions for the Aging Society in China; Innovation and Change for the Elderly in China.
  • Actively Developing Gerontechnology and Rationally Advancing Smart Elderly CareThe Aging Society and ICT Application in China; Section 3. Policy Initiatives for the Aging Society; The Singapore Government: Policy-Making to Bridge the Digital Divide; Super-Aging Society and ICT; Demographic Aging in Switzerland
  • The Critical Importance of a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue; Usability of ICT Application for the Elderly People in Disaster Reduction; Low Birth Rate and Aging of the Korean Society; Section 4. Health Innovation; Global Aging Imperatives Where Failure Is Not an Option.
  • Sharing Information and Experiences from International OrganizationsCritical Factors for a Healthy Aging Society in Japan; Integration of Assistive & Infocomm Technology for Work, Education & Independent Living in Singapore; Evaluation of Telemedicine in Management of Elderly Patient with CHF, Living in Senior Living House; Section 5. Aging Society in Smart Communities; Smart Health Care for the Elderly Society in Smart City; Measures and Case Studies Regarding the Aging Population in Yamanashi Prefecture; Smart Communities: Observations from Local and International Perspectives.
  • Nakhon Nayok Smart Province, to Accommodate Silver Society in ThailandThe Role of Universities in Supporting Information Communications Technologies for Persons with Special needs
  • Disabilities, and Older Persons; Section 6. New Service for Super-Aged Society; S̀̀ilver'' Technology Acceptance Model: A First Research Framework; Thailand One Tablet PC per First Grade Student, an Efficient Tool to Leverage Education Quality; E-Services and the Aging Society: An Italian Perspective; EU Activities on Aging; E-Health from US Perspective; Section 7. Civil Society for Silver Innovation.
  • Are Elderly Netizens Unique? A Comparison of Four Different PopulationsNGO for Senior Citizens
  • Case of Singapore; BIAC for Silver ICT; Key Messages and Recommendations for an International Roadmap; Conclusion; Conclusion; Author Index.