Elderly-technology interaction: accessibility and acceptability of technological devices promoting motor and cognitive training.
As the world population is ageing, studies on the socio-economic and health consequences are proliferating. Little has been done on the effectiveness and impact elderly may benefit from the use of technology in their everyday life. The pilot study, implemented within a funded project aimed at identi...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 41; pp. 362 - 370 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2012 Supplement
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