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A Field Study of Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment using Tablets for Communication at Home: Closing Technology Adoption Gaps using InTouch
Yurkewich, Aaron; Stern, Anita; Alam, Rushmita; Baecker, Ron - In: International Journal of Mobile Human Computer … 10 (2018) 2, pp. 1-30
This article describes how a tablet-based communication technology designed for older adults was explored for its adoption and impact on family relationships. A case study methodology was employed to collect and analyze interviews, field notes, observations and messaging activity over a 12 week...
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“Just because people are old, just because they're ill…” dignity matters in district nursing
Stevens, Emma; Price, Liz; Walker, Liz - In: The Journal of Adult Protection 24 (2021) 1, pp. 3-14
district nursing care delivered in the home. Design/methodology/approach The research used an ethnographic methodology … component of the caregiving role, yet one that can become marginalised. The home-clinic exists as a clinical space requiring …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014841447
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Abandoned mines, homes for the people: case study of Jos Tin-mining region
Wapwera, Samuel Danjuma; Egbu, C. O.; Parsa, A. G.; … - In: International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis 8 (2015) 2, pp. 239-264
the presence of heavy metals in the environment, abandoned mines, home for the people as well as housing development … bridge linking a previous paper on the environment and now consideration on housing/home which together form part of an …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014778115
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Improving sustainability of residential homes: occupants motivation and behaviour
X.W. Zou, Patrick; J. Yang, Rebecca - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 8 (2014) 4, pp. 477-491
of education, the rationale and benefits of sustainable home development that are identified in this research and reduce … proposed in this paper. Stakeholders in the sustainable home supply chain could use this framework as a reference to pave the … way for energy efficient home development from their perspective  …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014773627
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Architecture of home in later life: towards a fivefold theoretical model
Schaff, Gwendoline; Petermans, Ann; Vanrie, Jan; … - In: Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural … 16 (2022) 2, pp. 413-433
Purpose Most older people wish to age “in place”. However, as current housing is mainly unsuitable for later life, architects have a key role to play. Yet, there is little architectural consideration for the notion of “ageing in place” and its various facets, beyond a functional focus....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014676382
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Commercialised nostalgia
Hamilton, Kathy; A. Wagner, Beverly - In: European Journal of Marketing 48 (2014) 5/6, pp. 813-832
, an idealised home can be constructed emphasising belonging and sharing. The small business owner can be effective in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014723864
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Urbanization As A Parameter of Change for Meanings of Homes
Yürekli, Ipek; Inceoglu, Arda - In: Open House International 32 (2007) 1, pp. 75-81
model of the ‘home’ suggested in this study. This is a temporal and ‘living’ model, based on the idea that as a result of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014964362
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Transformation of home environments in pandemic: the concept of “life fits into room” in the new normal
Birer, Emel; Hasgül, Esin; Can, Eren - In: Open House International 47 (2021) 1, pp. 87-106
Purpose Pandemic process has led re-questioning home environments within adaptations of new activities inside due to … home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study is carried out based on Garfinkel … which urgent adaptations and solutions produced at home, and the situation in last two weeks of pandemic is analyzed within …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014964707
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Users' role in applying biophilic attributes to the interiors of residential spaces
Bettaieb, Donia M.; Alsabban, Reem F. - In: Open House International 48 (2022) 1, pp. 163-184
Purpose Studies related to biophilic design (BD) have not clarified the user's role in applying its elements and features to improve quality of life (physical and mental health). This paper aims to highlight the users' role (experience, practice, and advice) when utilising aspects of BD in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014964711
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Change, Continuity and Home: The Tent, Traditional Dwelling and Squatter House in Turkey
Yýldýz, Hülya Turgut - In: Open House International 31 (2006) 4, pp. 40-48
terms of meaning and use of home space. In the last two sections, the field study is presented and the article builds on the …
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