The study of emergency response systems for the elderly . : NH15-673/1988E-PDF
"This report describes, reviews and analyzes the existing and future role of emergency systems for the elderly in Canada. Based on an evaluation of existing emergency response systems, a generic description of the hardware and monitoring services currently available in Canada is provided. The study included detailed interviews with users, geriatric practitioners and industry representatives. In addition a literature review, and an analysis of existing systems, with possible innovations is provided along with recommendations for technological improvements. The report concludes with generic criteria that define appropriate technology suitable for elderly users"--Abstract.
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| Ministère/Organisme | MacLaren Plansearch (Firm) Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. |
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| Titre | The study of emergency response systems for the elderly . |
| Type de publication | Monographie |
| Langue | [Anglais] |
| Autres langues publiées | [Français] |
| Format | Électronique |
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| Note(s) | Issued also in French under title: L’étude des systèmes d’intervention d’urgence pour les personnes âgées. Cover title. "October 1988." Includes appendices. "This study was carried out by MacLaren Plansearch for the Research Division of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation under Part V of the National Housing Act. The analysis, interpretations, views and recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Corporation." Digitized edition from print [produced by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation]. Includes bibliographic references. |
| Information sur la publication | [Ottawa] : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 1988. |
| Description | [104] p. (in various pagings) : photographs, ill. +appendices (volume 2) ([93] p.) |
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| Descripteurs | Emergency services Seniors |