Autonomy and Independence

Acknowledgments.- Abbreviations.- Introduction.- Part I: Technology for Autonomy and Independence: An Overview.- What is Autonomy and Independence in the Context of Aging in an Era of Technology.- International Frameworks on Health and Technology.- Part II: How Can Technology Support One's Autonomy?.- Sense of Self and Identity.- Capacity.- Advance Care Planning.- Risk.- Privacy.- Part III: How Can Technology Support One's Independence?.- Technology to Facilitate Independence in Self Care-ADL and IADL.- Technology to Facilitate Independence in Self Care-Health Management.- Technology to Facilitate Independence in Activities for Economic and Social Participation.- Technology to Facilitate Enjoyment and Self-Fulfillment.- Technnology for Independence in Mobility in the Community.- Usability of Technologies to Support Independence.- Part IV: Challenges and Future Directions.- AgeTech for Autonomy and Independence: Challenges and Future Directions.- Glossary.- References.- Authors' Biographies.

Lili Liu earned B.Sc. (Occupational Therapy), M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Rehabilitation Science) degrees at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Prior to her graduate education, she worked as an occupational therapist in adult mental health which included older adults living with cognitive impairments. Her academic career began at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine where she served as chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy for over a decade, and where she maintains Adjunct Professor status. Currently, she is Dean of the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo, and a Professor in the School of Public Health Sciences. She leads the Aging and Innovation Research Program, with external funding to support undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who are pursuing careers in aging and health.Christine Daum earned B.Sc. (Occupational Therapy), M.Sc.(Health Promotion), and Ph.D. (Rehabilitation Science) degrees at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. She worked as an occupational therapist in community rehabilitation, community care, and long-term care with older adults as well as persons living with brain injuries in Canada and the Cayman Islands. Christine is a Research Assistant Professor and coordinates Lili Liu's Aging and Innovation Research Program at the University of Waterloo, and the University of Alberta. She has the privilege of working closely with older adults, care partners, and community organizations to facilitate research that is relevant to their needs and those of their communities.Antonio Miguel Cruz earned a B.Sc. (Nuclear Engineering) degree at the Nuclear Science Institute, Habana, Cuba, and M.Sc.(Bioengineering) and Ph.D. (Bioengineering) degrees at the Technological University, Habana, Cuba. His academic career began at the Technological University, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, where he was Associate Professor and chair of the Bioengineering Centre. He also served as Full Professor