Author :
Micera, Silvestro ; Bonato, Paolo ; Tamura, Toshiyo
Abstract :
Gerontechnology can help elderly people to identify and slow down the effects of the age-related modifications of the neural and musculoskeletal systems. The seven articles in this special issue address three main topics: biomechanics and motor control; wearable technologies; and assistive technologies
Keywords :
Aging; Biomedical monitoring; Demography; Europe; Gerontechnology; Humans; Musculoskeletal system; Psychology; Rehabilitation robotics; Senior citizens; Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Biomedical Enhancement; Disabled Persons; Equipment Design; Frail Elderly; Geriatric Assessment; Human Engineering; Humans; Man-Machine Systems; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Quality of Life; Self-Help Devices;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2008.925213
