MARTINI , Chiara

In this chapter we consider assistive environments and discuss the possible benefits for an aging population. As a study case we summarize the current state of a research project taking place in collaboration with Galliera Hospital (Genoa, Italy). A protected discharge model is being developed to assist elderly users after they have been...

The process of aging affects an individual's potential in several dimensions, encompassing the physical, cognitive, psychological, economic, and social domains. The assessment of frailty in elderly patients is key to estimate their overall well-being and to predict mortality risk. In the clinical practice, frailty is usually estimated through...