This book documents the state of the art in the field of ambient assisted living (AAL)
highlighting the impressive potential of novel methodologies and technologies to enhance
well-being and promote active ageing. The coverage is wide ranging with sections on assistive
devices elderly people monitoring home rehabilitation ICT solutions for AAL living with
chronic conditions robotic assistance for the elderly sensing technologies for AAL and smart
housing. The book comprises a selection of the best papers presented at the 7th Italian Forum
on Ambient Assisted Living (ForitAAL 2016) which was held in Pisa Italy in June 2016 and
brought together end users technology teams and policy makers to develop a consensus on how
to improve provision for elderly and impaired people. Readers will find that the expert
contributions offer clear insights into the ways in which the most recent exciti ng advances
may be expected to assist in addressing the needs of the elderly and those with chronic
conditions.
