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Action Guide(2)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ARRA HIT Action Guide For AAHSA State-Affiliates and Partners May 5, 2009 This Guide is to provide high-level direction for AAHSA state-affiliates and state/regional partners in understanding and acting upon the various Health Information Technology (HIT) opportunities for long-term care and aging service and support p

Aging Services Technology Demo on Capitol Hill Features Revolutionary Ideas to Help Seniors

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boomers Willing to Pay for Technology That Allows Parents, Selves

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2005 Contact: Lauren Shaham, 202-508-1219, lshaham@aahsa.org Boomers Willing to Pay for Technology That Allows Parents, Selves More Independent Living BOSTON, MA - Baby boomers would spend up to $100 each month on technology to ensure healthier living and independence as they age. In a s

CAST Footer

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TechTime is a quarterly e newsletter from the Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS) at AAHSA. Each issue features timely updates on the research IFAS is conducting to help the aging services field develop a quality workforce, expand

CAST participates in Senate Hearing

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CAST Pilot Partnership Questionnaire

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you are interested in engaging in pilots with CAST, please complete this form electronically and return to CAST.

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CAST Sponsorship Opportunities.pdf

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conducting Aging Services Technologies Demonstration Events at the State Level

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�Conducting Aging Services Technologies Demonstration Events at the State Level

Derivation of Basic Human Gait Characteristics from Floor Vibrations

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

2003 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 25-29, Sonesta Beach Resort in Key Biscayne, Florida INTRODUCTION This abstract describes a passive unobtrusive gait-monitoring device, based on a highly sensitive optic fiber floor vibration sensor. Long-term in-home gait monitoring provides a measure of a persons functional

Development of Survey Instruments to Guide the Design of Health Status Monitoring Systems

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

<12$%EktCheck_this_if_you_want_it_to_be_linked_on_the_Green_Bar12$%> False Development of Survey Instruments to Guide the Design of Health Status Monitoring Systems for the Elderly: Content Validity Evaluation Majd Alwan1, Beverely Turner1, Steve Kell1, Kim J. Penberthy2, Wendy Cohn3, and Robin Felder11Medical Automat

Discussion Guide for Imagine -- The Future of Aging

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Discussion guide for video, "Imagine -- The Future of Aging."

Documentation Technologies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This article from the March/April issue of Futureage explains how time-saving documentation technologies can reduce workloads, improve care and help the bottom line.

Ecumen Case Study

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Case study on Ecumen's evaluation and use of technology.

Elant Case Study on Using Technology to Track Sentinel Events

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CAST case study on how Elant uses technology to identify sentinel events that cause problems such as pressure ulcers.

Eskaton - Dakim Case Study: Cognitive Stimulation Scores Big With Residents

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Overview of how residents liked cognitive stimulation system for brain health.

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Eskaton Case Study: Implementation of the Achieve POC System

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Overview of Eskaton's implementation of the Achieve POC system to reduce paperwork in an older building.

Eskaton-Intel Case Study: When the Choice is No

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Case study on how a provider did a pilot of electronic personal health records and decided not to do a system-wide implementation.

E-Technology in Managing CHF

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Economic Benefits of e-Technology in Managing Congestive Heart Failure Executive SummaryA program of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) 2519 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008-1520 Phone (202) 508-9416 Fax (202) 220-0032 Web site: www.agingtech.org Copyright 2007 AAHSA Economic

Evaluating Aging Services Technologies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This article from the March/April issue of FutureAge magazine highlights how one AAHSA member, Selfhelp of New York, went through the process of identifying technologies that best serve their constituents.

Generations on Line

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�Generations on Line is an not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing intergenerational communication by promoting Internet access and literacy among older adults. The organization provides web-based software and supportive materials that aging-services providers can use to encourage technology use among the people they serve.

GSA's Formal Interest Group on Technology & Aging

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Health Information Technology

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Health Information Technology

Health Politics

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Organization Pfizer, Inc. "Health Politics with Dr. Mike Magee" is a weekly Internet based electronic media program that explores complex topics at the intersection of health care and policy. Read the article.

Health status monitoring through analysis of behavioral patterns (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Health Status Monitoring Through Analysis of Behavioral Patterns Tracy Barger1, Donald Brown1, and Majd Alwan2 1 University of Virginia, Systems and Information Engineering, Charlottesville, VA 2 University of Virginia, Medical Automation Research Center, Charlottesville, VA Abstract. With the rapid growth of the elder

Home Health Care in California (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

s n a p s h o t Home Health Care in California: An Overview 20062006 California HealthCare Foundation 1 C O N T E N T S Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Home Health Agencies vs. Clients . . . . . . . 2 Characteristics of Home Health Agencies . 3 Average Number of Visits per Client . . .

I - UCRC Model Partnerships

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Organization National Science Foundation Over the past two decades, the I UCRCs have led the way to a new era of partnership between universities and industry, featuring high quality, industrially relevant fundamental research, strong industrial support of and collaboration in

Imagine Future of Aging_practical Action Steps (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

March 2007 Page 1 Imagine Future of Aging -Practical Action Steps Overview Boards, senior staff, committees and planning groups all need to start thinking about how emerging aging services technologies (as seen in the CAST "Imagine" video) will likely impact your organizations services in the near and distant future. T

Impediments to the Rollout of IT Healthcare Strategies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�Impediments to the Rollout of IT Healthcare Strategies

Inclusion of Long-Term Care Settings in ARRA Funded Projects

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

April 2009 letter on inclusion of long-term care settings in ARRA funded projects.

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In-Home Monitoring of Persons with Dementia: Ethical Guidelines

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�In-Home Monitoring of Persons with Dementia: Ethical Guidelines

Issue Brief: Inclusion of Long-Term Care in State-Level ARRA HIT Initiatives

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�Issue Brief: Inclusion of Long-Term Care in State-Level ARRA HIT Initiatives

Latest Center for Aging Services Technologies News

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Leading Change Whitepaper

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leading Change: An Opportunity to Transform Healthcare ServicesA program of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) 2519 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008-1520 Phone (202) 508-9416 Fax (202) 220-0032 Web site: www.agingtech.org Copyright 2007 AAHSA "Leading Change: An Opportunity to

Leading Change Whitepaper (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leading change_an oppertunity to transform healthcare Services (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Letter to National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�Letter to National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics About "Meaningful Use" of Health Information Technology should include effective electronic exchange of
health information with Long-Term Care, Aging and Support Services Providers.

Letterhead of partnering state-level Aging Services organizations

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On behalf of aging service providers across the state, we wish to indicate our desire to partner with you and others in the implementation of the health information technology (HIT) provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lutheran Homes of Michigan Case Study: Medication Management

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Case study on use of medication management technology.

Making MDS Compliant With HIT

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report��focuses on applying health information technology�standards to the nursing home Minimum Data Set (MDS) describes the need to apply health information technology (HIT) standards to patient assessment instruments, to support implementation of an interoperable HIT infrastructure and how specific HIT standards were applied to the MDS.

mega-trends

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AAHSA Audio Conference Mega Trends and Critical Benchmarks in Aging Services Today Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time Duration: 90 minutes What major trends and benchmarks are AAHSA members using to gauge their position in todays challenging economic climate? Is your organization poised to respond

Member Application

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Expectations From Older Users (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Expectations From Older UsersJoseph F. Coughlin, PhD. January, 2007 New Expectations From Older Users Five Lessons for Product Design & Innovation in an Aging Marketplace By Joseph F. Coughlin AgeLab 2007 01 Abstract Innovative product design is increasingly crucial

new_expectations for older users (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

*Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD is founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. Dr. Coughlin's research addresses the translation of technology into innovation as it touches older people in health, finance, and transportation. He teaches strategic management and policy within MIT's Engineering Sys

Non Invasive Analysis of Physiological signals (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NON-INVASIVE ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS NAPS: A LOW COST, PASSIVE MONITOR FOR SLEEP QUALITY AND RELATED APPLICATIONS DAVID MACK, STEVE KELL, MAJD ALWAN, BEVERELY TURNER, MATT WOLFE, ROBIN FELDER, TOM SKALAK MEDICAL AUTOMATION RESEARCH CENTER 1 ABSTRACT To date, there has not been a low-cost effort to provide a p

Non Invasive Analysis of Physiological signals _ a vibration sensor_detects heart and respiration rates (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

2003 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 25-29, Sonesta Beach Resort in Key Biscayne, Florida INTRODUCTION To date, there are few systems that provide a low-cost, passive way of acquiring important sleep monitoring data that requires no additional action from the subject outside of their normal daily routine [1]. Th

North_Carolina_BJBC_Profile_pdf

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

North Carolina Demonstration Project Profile NC New Organizational Vision Award (NC NOVA) North Carolina Foundation for Advanced Health Programs, Inc. - Raleigh, North Carolina Background According to a 2002 North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services study, the state ranks sixth nationwide in the number of

Nurses_Talk_Tech_ taking pulse of healthcare IT (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nurses Talk Tech 2006 Taking the Pulse of Healthcare IT T2 Table of Contents . Study Focus & Objectives Page 3 . Key Findings Page 4 . IT Improves Patient Care Page 6 . IT is Part of Nursing Routine Page 8 . IT Frustrations Can Impact Utilization Page 10 . Training is Not a High Priority Page 11 . IT Offers a Recruitin

ojective remote assessment of _activities of daily living (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

OBJECTIVE REMOTE ASSESSMENT OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING: ANALYSIS OF MEAL PREPARATION PATTERNS TRACY BARGER, MAJD ALWAN, STEVE KELL, BEVERELY TURNER, SARAH WOOD, AMIT NAIDU MEDICAL AUTOMATION RESEARCH CENTER 1 ABSTRACT With the rapid elder population growth, there is both need and market for effective tools that asse

Opjective Romote Assessment

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Passive and Portable system for monitoring_heart rates_sleep aphnea_ arousals (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Abstract-The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sleep Disorders Research Plan expresses a need for methods that can non-invasively monitor sleep characteristics. Forty subjects were tested using a novel, passive ballistocardiography-based system during an overnight study. We examined our systems ability to measure hea

passive unobtrusive gait monitor (pdf)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PASSIVE UNOBTRUSIVE GAIT MONITOR AN ECONOMICAL DEVICE TO DETECT GAIT ANOMALIES AND FALLS MAJD ALWAN, SIDDHARTH DALAL, STEVE KELL MEDICAL AUTOMATION RESEARCH CENTER 1 ABSTRACT A passive unobtrusive gait-monitoring device is being developed at the Medical Automation Research Center (MARC) with the growing elder populatio

Passivederivation of basic walker (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This research was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF award ID 0004247). 1 of 4 Abstract-This paper describes a method that passively assesses basic walker-assisted gait characteristic, including heel strikes, toe-off events, as well as stride time, double support and right & left single support phases using

Personal Health Record_Employers Proceed with Caution (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Introduction A number of employers in the United States have begun to offer their employees access to personal health records (PHRs) as a means to improve their health, promote wellness programs, manage costs, and give employees greater access to and control over their own health information. PHRs offered by employers

Personal Health Records: Employers Proceed with Caution (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Personal Health Records Employers Proceed with Caution Janlori Goldman, J.D. January, 2007 With health care spending on the rise, employers are increasingly at the forefront of shaping solutions to promote employee wellness. In particular, some are beginning to offer personal

Perspective on everyday technology from Alzheimer's care (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Perspective on everyday technologies for Alzheimers care: Research findings, directions, and challenges Eric Dishmana, Maria C. Carrillob,* aIntel Corporation, Beaverton, OR, USA bAlzheimers Association, Chicago, IL, USA Abstract The Everyday Technologies for Alzheimers Care (ETAC) initiative was launched by the Alzhei

Physics_Based_Model

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Physics-Based Model for Predicting User Intent in Shared-Control Pedestrian Mobility Aids Glenn Wasson Pradip Sheth, Cunjun Huang, Alexandre Ledoux Majd Alwan Computer Science Department Department of Mechanical Engineering Medical Automation Research Center University of Virginia University of Virginia University of

Postion Paper on Federal Government Grants for Aging Services Technology (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Position Paper on Federal Government Grants for Aging Services Technology Research: Problems and Recommendations Funding Aging Service Technologies Task Group, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) Primary Authors Dr. Majd Alwan, University of Virginia Dr. Diane Mahoney, MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsA pro

Preparing to Implement HITECH: A State Guide for Electronic Health Information Exchange.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This 2009 report is one of several key products of the State Alliance for E-Health. It is intended to give interim guidance to state leaders as they begin to implement the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Presbyterian Senior Living Case Study

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cast study on Presbyterian Senior Living's use of technology.

Profiles of Progress: State Health IT Initiatives

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�Profiles of Progress: State Health IT Initiatives

Progress and Possibilities (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Progress and Possibilities State of Technology and Aging Services 2003A program of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) 2519 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008-1520 Phone (202) 508-9416 Fax (202) 220-0032 Web site: www.agingtech.org Copyright 2007 AAHSA Progress and Possibilities

Progress and Possibilty_State of Technology in Aging Services 2003 white paper (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Progress and Possibilities State of Technology and Aging Services 2003A program of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) 2519 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008-1520 Phone (202) 508-9463 Fax (202) 220-0032 Web site: www.agingtech.org Copyright 2003 AAHSA Progress and Possibilities

Project HealthDesign Blog

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Organization Robert Wood Johnson Foundation This is a place to share and learn about changes in the policy and media landscape that impact the development of personal health records (PHRs), and the field of health and information technology generally. Read

Project HealthDesign: Rethinking the Power and Potential of Personal Health Records

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is the first in a series of E Primers focusing on topics relevant to national discussions about the design and implementation of patient centered PHR systems.

ProjectHealthDesignePrimer(pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Project HealthDesign E-Primer 1 Health care institutions and software developers currenntl offer an array of personal health record (PHR) products that give patients access to institutional health care records or help them compile freestandiin collections of personal health observations. While this move toward paperle

PsychologicalImpact of monitoring technology in Assissted living_pilot project (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Psychosocial Impact of Monitoring Technology in Assisted Living: A Pilot Study Majd Alwan, Jon Leachtenauer, Siddharth Dalal, David Mack, Steve Kell, Beverely Turner, Robin Felder Medical Automation Research Center (MARC), Department of Pathology, University of Virginia, PO Box 800403, Charlottesville VA 22908, USA {al

Pys_Impact of passive health status monitoring on informal caregivers and older adults in living in independent senior housing (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Psychosocial Impact of Passive Health Status Monitoring on Informal Caregivers and Older Adults Living in Independent Senior Housing Majd Alwan, Steve Kell, Beverely Turner, Siddharth Dalal, David Mack, and Robin Felder Medical Automation Research Center (MARC), Department of Pathology, University of Virginia, PO Box 8

Report on HIT Standards and the Minimum Data Set for Nursing Homes

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Organization Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) The report on the applying HIT standards to the nursing home Minimum Data Set (MDS) describes the need to apply HIT standards to patient assessment instruments, to support implementation of an interoperable

Resarch on User Intent with Pedestrian Mobility Aids

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

User Intent in a Shared Control Framework for Pedestrian Mobility AidsMajd Alwan, Glenn Wasson, Pradip Sheth, Kevin Granata, Alexandre Ledoux, Cunjun Huang May, 2007 Medical Automation Research Center The primary goal of this work is to augment a user's ability

Research on Wireless Sensor Network Model and Protocol

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wireless Sensor Network Model and ProtocolMAJD ALWAN, SIDDHARTH DALAL, YONG MA, BEVERELY TURNER, STEVE KELL May, 2007 Medical Automation Research Center This research project focuses on the design and development of a wireless network model and the necessary protocol to

Reserach on Monitoring Technologies and Measuring Activities of Daily Living

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Validation of Rule based Inference of Selected Independent Activities of Daily LivingMajd Alwan, Jon Leachtenauer, Siddharth Dalal, Steve Kell, Beverely Turner, David Mack, Robin Felder May, 2007 Telemedicine and e Health An inexpensive ADL monitoring system was installed in the

Resources from Technology Companies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This page features resources technology companies developed to address aging services and technology.

ROP: A Resource Oriented Protocol for Heterogeneous Sensor Networks

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�ROP: A Resource Oriented Protocol for Heterogeneous Sensor Networks

Rule Based Approach to the Analysis of Elder's Activity Data (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Rule-Based Approach to the Analysis of Elders Activity Data: Detection of Health and Possible Emergency Conditions Siddharth Dalal*, Majd Alwan*, Reza Seifrafi?, Steve Kell*, Donald Brown? *Medical Automation Research Center, ?Department of Systems Engineering University of Virginia PO Box 800403 Charlottesville, VA

Sample Letter for Writing to State Organizations About Inclusion of Long-Term Care Settings in ARRA Funded HIT Projects

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�Sample Letter for Writing to State Organizations About Inclusion of Long-Term Care Settings in ARRA Funded HIT Projects

Second Long-Term Care Health IT Summit Announced

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Theresa Reynolds Public Relations Manager (312) 233-1159 theresa.reynolds@ahima.org www.ahima.org SECOND LONG TERM CARE HEALTH IT SUMMIT ANNOUNCED Summit to explore eight action items necessary to advance EHR/HIT adoption in LTC CHICAGO, May 16-Following the success

Selfhelp Case Study: Sensoring Technologies

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Case study on implementation and evaluation of sensoring technologies in independent living.

Senate Aging Tech Hearing

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Shared Navig Control and User Intenet detection in an inteligent walker (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Shared Navigational Control and User Intent Detection in an Intelligent Walker Cunjun Huang*, Glenn Wasson?, Majd Alwan?, Pradip Sheth*, Alexandre Ledoux* University of Virginia * Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ? Computer Science Department ? Medical Automation Research Center { ch8me wasson ma5x

Smart and Passive Floor Vibration Based Fall Detector for Elderly (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Smart and Passive Floor-Vibration Based Fall Detector for Elderly Majd Alwan1, Prabhu Jude Rajendran2, Steve Kell1, David Mack1, Siddharth Dalal1, Matt Wolfe1, Robin Felder11Medical Automation Research Center (MARC), Department of Pathology, 2Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Virginia,

Sponsor Application

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Stability Margin Monitoring in Steering-Controlled Intelligent Walkers for Elderly (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Stability Margin Monitoring in Steering-Controlled Intelligent Walkers for the Elderly Majd Alwan1, Prabhu Jude Rajendran2, Alexandre Ledoux3, Cunjun Huang3, Glenn Wasson4, Pradip Sheth3 1Medical Automation Research Center (MARC) 2Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 3Department of Mechanical and Aerospace

State of Technology in Aging Services

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This CAST report presents a vision for technology-enabled care along with a review of available and under development safety, health and wellness and social connectedness technologies and their value to different stakeholders.

State of Technology in California

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�State of Technology in California

State of Technology in Pennsylvania

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Report on use of technology for aging services in Pennsylvania and state policies that encourage implementation.

Stimulus Bill HIT Action Guide

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�This Guide is to provide high-level direction for AAHSA state-affiliates and state/regional partners in understanding and acting upon the various Health Information Technology (HIT) opportunities for long-term care and aging service and support providers in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

Technology

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Technology has the potential to transform how we age. The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) is leading the charge to expedite the development, evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that can improve the aging experience.

Technology Assessment Tool for Providers (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Technology Assessment Tool for ProvidersCAST June, 2007 Boards, senior staff, committees and planning groups are thinking about how emerging aging services technologies will likely impact their organization's services in the near and distant future. Use this tool as a starting

Technology Case Study: Asbury

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Case study of the Asbury Group's best practice information capture and management.

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Technology Issue Briefs (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TECHNOLOGY ISSUE: The power and potential of technology may be the most important opportunity to help seniors maintain their quality of life and facilitate continued improvement in the quality of aging services. However, companies that research, develop, and produce technology often are unaware of seniors and aging ser

Technology Policy

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

�This is the landing page for the Technology Policy section � � � �

Technology Provisions Related to Aging Services Providers in the 2009 Stimulus Bill

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Summary of technology-related pieces of the 2009 Stimulus bill.

technology_practical_guide

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The caregiving project for older Americans (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ILC-SCSHE TASKFORCE THE CAREGIVING PROJECT FOR OLDER AMERICANS CAREGIVING IN AMERICA This report was made possible through the generous support of MetLife Foundation and the Schmieding Foundation, Inc.ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Both this report and the Caregiving Project for Older Americans have benefited greatly from interviews

The future of Personal Health Record (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Future of the Personal Health Record If we allow ourselves to envision and dream of a better health care system, one that permits us to feel connected, supported, and in control of our own and our families destinys, two words come to mind - information and planning.1,2 These two words in turn logically demand a pla

The Future of the Personal Health Record (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Future of the Personal Health RecordDr. Mike Magee November, 2006 Health Politics with Dr. Mike Magee is your guide to important trends in health. This article discusses the future of the PHR. Article.

the Independent lifeStyle Assistant_Lessons Learned (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Independent LifeStyle AssistantTM (I.L.S.A.): Lessons Learned Karen Zita Haigh, Liana M. Kiff, Janet Myers Valerie Guralnik, Kathleen Krichbaum, John Phelps, Tom Plocher, David Toms Honeywell Laboratories 3660 Technology Drive Minneapolis, MN 55418 fkaren.haigh,liana.kiffg@honeywell.com December 1, 2003 Abstract Th

The State of Aging Services Technologies in Minnesota is Strong

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2009 Contact: Sarah Mashburn, CAST, smashburn@aahsa.org, (202) 413-8062 Report: The State of Aging Services Technologies in Minnesota is Strong Minnesota is a leader among states in using technology to care for the aging, according to a new report released today by the American Assoc

The State of Technology in Aging Services According to Field Experts and Thought Leaders (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

State of Technology in Aging Services According to Field Experts and Thought LeadersBy: Majd Alwan, Ph.D.,Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST)American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)andJeremy Nobel, M.D., M.P.H,Harvard School of Public HealthReport Submitted to: Blue Shield of Californi

The State of Technology in Aging Services in Minnesota

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Analysis of use of aging services technologies in Minnesota with implications for providers, government and consumers.

The Use of Technologies to Help Meet the Healthcare and Quality of Life Needs of an Aging Population

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Use of Technologies to Help Meet the Healthcare and Quality of Life Needs of an Aging PopulationJim Albert, Masonicare January, 2006 The United States, like many countries across the globe, faces an enormous and growing challenge how to meet

The use of technology and Emerging Technologies to help meet the healthcare and quaility fo life needs of an aging population (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Use of Innovative and Emerging Technologies to Help Meet the Healthcare and Quality of Life Needs of an Aging Population Vision Task Group, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST)Copyright 2007 AAHSA The Use of Innovative and Emerging Technologies to Help Meet the Healthcare and Quality of Life Needs of an Ag

User Intent in a Shared Control Framework for Pedestrian Mobility Aids (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

User Intent in a Shared Controlled Framework for Pedestrain Mobility aids (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

User Intent in a Shared Control Framework for Pedestrian Mobility Aids Glenn Wasson*, Pradip Sheth?, Majd Alwan?, Kevin Granata??, Alexandre Ledoux?, Cunjun Huang? { wasson pns7q ma5x kpg8n ledoux ch8me } @virginia.edu * Computer Science Department, University of Virginia ? Department of Mechanical and Aerospace E

White House Conference on Aging Previews Revolutionary Technologies That Could Transform the Lives of Seniors

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FOR EMBARGOED RELEASE: Dec. 12, 2005 Contact: Lauren Shaham, 202-508-1219, lshaham@aahsa.org Sydney Rubin, 202/256-7229, srubin@ccapr.com White House Conference on Aging Previews Revolutionary Technologies That Could Transform the Lives of Seniors CAST Calls for Government Commission to Accelerate Development of Techno

White House Confernce on Aging_ The Booming Dynamics of Aging (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS December 11-14, 2005RepoRt to the pResident and the CongRess taBLe oF Contents Letter of transmittal ChapteR 1: executive summary ChapteR 2: Resolutions & implementation strategies Resolutions Adopted by Conference Delegates (Top 50) Implementation Strategies (Strongest and Stro

wireless Sensor Network Model and Protocol (pdf)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK MODEL AND PROTOCOL: SECURE DATA COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FIXED AND MOBILE SENSORS SIDDHARTH DALAL, YONG MA, MAJD ALWAN, BEVERELY TURNER, STEVE KELL MEDICAL AUTOMATION RESEARCH CENTER 1 ABSTRACT Reliability and security of data are essential to data communications, particularly when the transported