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Addressing a timely and much-needed area of research, Topo (Academy of Finland/National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health) and Ostlund (rehabilitation engineering, Lund U., Sweden) compile 10 articles on the design of assistive technologies and other technological appliances to support the daily life of people with dementia, for engineers, designers, and those involved in research and development. Focusing on the person and his or her needs and desires, the articles address the challenges of domestic technology, routines and habits relating to technology, organizing the user-led engineering process, supporting memory and communication, user-friendly restrooms, universal design principles, ethical issues, and well-being. Contributors work in rehabilitation engineering, research and development of health care facilities, dementia services, gerontology, occupational therapy, assistive technology, and informatics in Europe. Only an author index is provided. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
