Jørgensen MG, Laessoe U, Hendriksen C, Nielsen O BF, Aagaard P. Intra-Rater Reproducibility and Validity of Nintendo Wii Balance Testing in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Aging Phys Act. 2013 May 22. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract The aims of the current study were to (1) examine the intra-rater inter-session reproducibility of the Nintendo Wii Agility […]
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FARSEEING heads to Crete
Professor Lorenzo Chiari gave a 20 minute talk about FARSEEING at the Clustering Event Ambient Intelligence Advanced Technologies in Support of Healthcare and Assisted Living. This is was held in Crete on the 26th and 27th September. The aim of this clustering event was to bring together European projects for demonstrations, presentations of innovative solutions, and to […]
Sensor networks for the elderly
This latest article in BBC news talks about the use of sensors for older adults with dementia and also those at risk of falls. Work carried out by researchers at the University of Manchester on a ‘Magic Carpet’ which could be used for falls detection is discussed! For further information please follow the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22984876
Sensor technologies aiming at fall prevention in institutionalized old adults: a synthesis of current knowledge.
Kosse NM, Brands K, Bauer JM, Hortobagyi T, Lamoth CJ. Int J Med Inform. 2013 Sep;82(9):743-52. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2013.06.001. Abstract BACKGROUND: Falls are a serious health problem in old adults especially in nursing home residents and hospitalized patients. To prevent elderly from falling, sensors have been increasingly used in intramural care settings. However, there is no […]
