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Despite the world's aging population, suitable clothing for the older community is a largely neglected area. This book considers the needs of the growing number of active older people and investigates how recent developments in textiles, fibres, finishes, design and integrated technology can be deployed to serve this group and improve quality of life. Part I provides an understanding of the active aging population by considering the group's experiences of and attitudes towards clothing and reviewing the barriers to their adoption of new wearable technologies. Part II focuses on the needs of the older population, including effective communication with designers and the age-related anatomical and physiological changes that designs should consider. Part III reviews design requirements and processes, and finally Part IV reviews the manufacture of suitable apparel, with chapters on suitable textile fibres, balancing technology and aesthetics and wearable electronics. Summarises the wealth of recent research on attitudes to clothing amongst the active ageing population Looks into how their aspirations can be investigated and appropriate apparel designed to meet their needs Examines design and manufacturing issues, including ways of accommodating physiological changes with age and the use of wearable electronics.

Older people --- Clothing. --- Conduct of life.

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Deaf --- Older deaf people --- #KVHB:Audiologie --- #KVHB:Doofheid --- #KVHB:Gehoorstoornissen; therapie --- Aged, Deaf --- Deaf older people --- Older people --- Rehabilitation --- Audiologie --- Revalidatie --- Gehoorstoornissen --- Gehoorstoornis --- Sport

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#KVHB:Bejaarden --- #KVHB:Gerontologie --- #KVHB:Geriatrie --- #KVHB:Hulpverlening --- Older people --- Mental health --- Netherlands --- Psychology --- Aging --- Psychological aspects --- Old age assistance

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Older people --- Domestic architecture for older people --- Congregate housing. --- Barrier-free design for older people. --- Life care communities. --- Personnes âgées --- Architecture domestique pour personnes âgées --- Habitat collectif --- Architecture et personnes âgées --- Life care communities --- Dwellings. --- Habitations --- Personnes âgées --- Architecture domestique pour personnes âgées --- Architecture et personnes âgées

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This book draws together a range of research and development initiatives that emphasise the importance of partnership working, and of enabling older people and their families to maintain the highest quality of life. The book investigates how research and development can be undertaken to provide better care for the resident and their family.

Old age homes --- Older people --- Homes (Institutions) --- Homes for older people --- Homes for the aged --- Almshouses --- Aged --- Aging people --- Elderly people --- Old people --- Older adults --- Older persons --- Senior citizens --- Seniors (Older people) --- Age groups --- Persons --- Gerontocracy --- Gerontology --- Old age --- Administration. --- Institutional care --- Housing