ABSTRACT

Quality of life (QoL) technologies that meet the day-to-day needs of older adults and persons with disabilities must address complex challenges posed by aging, impairment, and the environmental context in which they are used. Potential benešciaries vary widely in their capabilities, resources, and desire for novel devices and systems that may extend their capabilities, prevent or detect disease and disability, or enable remote or self-monitoring of health and function. Market forces and public policy undoubtedly

CONTENTS

5.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 87 5.2 Moving from Need to Solution ..........................................................................................88