[EN] The new generation of videogame interfaces such as Microsoft's Kinect opens the possibility of implementing exercise programs for physical training, and of evaluating and reducing the risks of elderly people falling. ...
[EN] Background: Falls are very common, especially in adults aged 65 years and older. Within the current international European Commission's Seventh Framework Program (FP7) project 'iStoppFalls' an Information and Communication ...
[EN] Background: Falls and fall-related injuries are a serious public health issue. Exercise programs can effectively reduce fall risk in older people. The iStoppFalls project developed an Information and Communication ...
Marston, Hannah R.; Kroll, Michael; Fink, Dennis; De Rosario Martínez, Helios; Gschwind, Yves J.(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2016)
[EN] Technology use is a common constituent of modern life. However, little is known about older adults' use of technology. This article presents a subset of data collected via the technology deployed in the iStoppFalls ...