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Index
Author Index congress issue pp263-266  
- Anonymous  

Subject Index of Abstracts pp267-270  
- Anonymous  
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ISG Business
Updated ISG articles of association pp260-262  
- ISG Council  
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Friday Afternoon
Research and business related to an aging society at Matsushita Electric Works pp251-251  
S. Yokoyama  
Design of sliding door based on effects of applied force, shape and dimension of operating part pp251-251  
S. Tanaka, K. Akazawa, K. Satoh, K. Nunota, M. Katoh, Y. Gotoh, Y. Yokobayashi, S. Kose  
Model and impedance control of human skin muscle by using a multi-fingered robot hand pp251-251  
K. Terashima, T. Kondo, P. Minyong, T. Miyoshi, H. Kitagawa  
Computer simulation of human gait for gerontechnology pp252-252  
K. Hase, G. Obinata, A. Nakayama  
Instrument and evaluation of wheelchair propulsion for user friendly matching pp252-252  
H. Miura, M. Sakai, G. Obinata, T. Iwami, K. Hase, H. Doki  
Will Nagoya bring the breakthrough? pp253-253  
J.E.M.H. van Bronswijk, H. Bouma, L.G.H. Koren  
Bridging the old and the new: Empowering older citizens by ICT pp253-253  
B. Jaeger  
Technology as an aid for ageing people's life quality in Italy: Mobility in historical urban spaces pp254-254  
F. Astrua  
Technology as an aid for ageing people's life quality in Italy: Domotics in historical and modern buildings pp254-254  
M. Picco  
Technology as an aid for ageing people's life quality in Italy: mobility in historical buildings pp255-255  
M. Rella  
Technology to serve the Italian ageing society aiming to quality of life: gardens as healing therapy and new technology for Alzheimer patients pp255-255  
R. Vidale  
Analysis of factors in cognitive and physical functional changes of elderly drivers in driving pp256-256  
K. Hayama, A. Motoyuki, I. Ayuko, D. Hideharu, T. Juhei  
Correlation between musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and visual discomfort pp256-256  
A. Aarås, G. Horgen  
Experimental analysis of age dependence on eye movements for walking: Use of visual fields for walking control pp257-257  
N. Itoh, T. Fukuda  
Comparison of perceptual error characteristics when judging position of index line between young and older adults pp257-257  
M. Sorai, A. Murata, C. Hashiba, M. Moriwaka  
Proposal of human interfaces for central control devices of home network appliances based on elderly users' cognitive process pp258-258  
T. Sato, M.R. Shimizu, T. Daimon, H. Kawashima  
Access for all by cognitive engineering pp258-258  
H.H. Nap, H.P. Greef, D.G. Bouwhuis  
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Friday Morning
Aging and work: Challenges and perspectives pp240-240  
W.J.A. Goedhard  
Ageing and work in Ukraine pp241-241  
N. Bobko  
Database for supporting engineers and innovators on the basis of a CD-ROM infor-mation system for aging processes pp241-241  
Z. Li, K.D. Frömlohner  
A job redesign for ageing hospital voluntary workers pp242-242  
E.M. Wang, E.Y.N. Wang  
Aging workers in Vietnam pp243-243  
N.N. Nga, K. Xuyen  
Improving the work ability of aging workers, who are becoming a majority of the Japanese labour market, and implementing effective activities to achieve that improvement: A Japanese ergonomist's challenge pp243-243  
M. Kumashiro  
Finnish policy for the care of older persons pp244-244  
V.T. Taipale  
General overview of the Finnish Wellbeing Center (FWBC) project in Sendai pp244-245  
M. Kimura  
Dynamic care concept of FWBC pp245-245  
H. Tervaskari  
Advantage of a R&D unit next to a care facility pp245-245  
A. Sakai  
External evaluation of the Finnish Well-Being Centre (FWBC) care unit, in Sendai, Japan pp246-246  
H. Finne-Soveri  
Finnish technology to support independent living pp246-246  
J. Ekberg  
Benefits of e-prescription in elderly care pp247-247  
T. Lindeman, J. Maijala  
Aging effects of contrast sensitivity and visual function pp247-247  
M. Omori, H. Ishigaki, S. Hasegawa, M. Miyao  
Visibility of graphic text on mobile phones among elderly people pp248-248  
S. Hasegawa, M. Omori, S. Matsunuma, M. Miyao  
Character size and background color in automobile display: Designing automobile display for older adults pp248-248  
M. Moriwaka, A. Murata  
Arrangement of display and control in man-vehicle system: Comparison between young and older adults pp249-249  
A. Murata, M. Moriwaka  
Comparative study of skin colour between elderly and young females under different light sources pp249-249  
S. Kanaya  
Fatigue and visibility when reading with LED fluorescent light: Comparison between young and older adults pp250-250  
A. Murata, S. Takashi, W. Yuriko, M. Makoto, S. Misoroku, N. Masanori  
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Thursday Afternoon
Adult incontinence product - the users and the product transition pp215-215  
Y. Heki  
Effects of signalling instructions on comprehension of operational procedures for home equipment by older adults pp215-215  
S. Yamamoto  
Ageing in place: Re-configuring the home pp215-215  
N.W. Spanbroek  
Accessibility of private hospitals for the Malaysian elderly: A GIS-based assessment pp216-216  
C.K. Lim, T.A. Hamid, R.S. Abdul  
Preliminary survey on computer use in older adults: Needs for computer training program pp216-216  
N. Sato, M. Cheang, J. Naguma  
Website algorithms pp217-217  
C.E. Smith  
Designing hierarchical menus for interfaces pp217-217  
J. Waniek, T. Fukuda  
Changing the mindset of the design fraternity pp218-218  
N.W. Spanbroek  
Age differences in retirement investment decision making pp218-218  
G. Davis, Y. Chen  
Comparison of foot shape in the elderly and young using 3-d scanner pp218-218  
S. Park, H. Lee, M. Lee  
Nexos: Remote rehabilitation using an intelligent exoskeleton pp219-219  
S. Brownsell, D. Bradley, C. Acosta-Marquez, M. Hawley, P. Enderby, S. Mawson  
Validation of passive exercise equipment for improvement of insulin sensitivity pp219-219  
Y. Shinomiya, T. Ozawa, K. Ochi, K. Ishida, T. Kimura, T. Uno, M. Nagasaki, Y. Sato  
Visual performance and body dimension characteristics of the elderly pp220-220  
S. Park, H. Lee  
Aging of body sway: A new test battery pp220-220  
I. Shimoyama, Y. Miyake, S. Yoshida, Y. Kasagi, T. Fukutake, S. Muranaga, A. Murata, K. Nakazawa  
The function of the Japanese geta clogs pp221-221  
M. Hasegawa, S. Kanai, M.E. Shimizu, S. Oki, A. Otsuka  
A nutrition management system using mobile phones with built-in cameras pp221-221  
T. Tsuji, M. Yokota, M. Okumura, M. Terui, S. Hasegawa, T. Yoshida  
An ultrasound urine sensor for the aged people suffering from failure of urination discharging pp222-222  
H. Kodama, Y. Kuchinomachi, J. Yu, H. Yoshimura, N. Kuchitsu  
Dementia onset prediction model with Stroop effect task pp222-222  
H. Uchiyama, I. Fukumoto  
A study on the emergence of problematic behaviours of the walkable elderly with dementia pp223-223  
Y. Okumura, J. Kuze, K. Kondo  
The system to detect the demented elderly at the earlier stage pp223-223  
K. Takano  
Readability under reading lights using white LED pp224-224  
M. Yamagishi, F. Kawasaki, M. Nagata, K. Yamaba  
A study of optimal LCD display color for the elderly using cataract experience goggles pp224-224  
F. Tetsuya, T. Mamoru, N. Yoshino  
Research on the lighting display board for barrier-free which considered elderly people pp225-225  
M. Takamatsu, Y. Nakashima, S. Nakajima, K. Mima, T. Fujita  
LED traffic signal light which considered people of a low vision pp225-225  
M. Kaburaki, Y. Nakashima, M. Takamatsu, K. Mima, S. Nakajima  
Full analysis of human binocular fusional area in retinal fovea pp226-226  
D. Qin, M. Takamatsu, Y. Nakashima, K. Sassa, Z. Katoh  
Psychological influence of the elderly adults by odour stimulation pp226-226  
B.C. Min, D.H. Lee, J.K. Kang  
Situation of elderly people: Identification of gap and policy and plan for aging people pp227-227  
M.P. Ghimire, B. Adhikari  
Universal design to add value to environments for seniors pp227-227  
J.D. Harrison  
Universal design of dwellings: Who are the assumed residents? pp228-228  
S. Kose  
Toyota's program for universal design in vehicle development pp228-228  
B. Atsumi, H. Kanamori, K. Misugi  
The role of multimedia in training the elderly to acquire operational skills of a digital camera pp229-229  
D-Y.M. Lin, C-T.J. Hsieh  
Nomadic elderly: Design requirements for technologically enhanced traveling experience pp229-229  
V.J. Ikonen, J. Leikas, H. Strömberg  
Predicting the use of technology: Findings from the center for research and education on aging and technology enhancement (CREATE) pp230-230  
N. Charness, S.J. Czaja, A.D. Fisk, C. Hertzog, S.N. Nair, W.A. Rogers, J. Sharit  
How can we make IT devices easy for elderly people?: Usability testing of electronic program guide system pp230-230  
N. Hara, C. Murase, M. Isono, M. Nambu, E.T. Harada  
PDA based communication aid for cerebral palsy patient pp231-231  
A. Kanbe, S. Ishihara  
Effect of cognitive ability deficits on elderly passengers' mobility at railway stations: Focusing on attention, working memory, planning pp231-231  
M. Kitajima, T. Kumada, M. Akamatsu, H. Ogi, H. Yamazaki  
The difficulty in using automatic teller machines for young and older people pp232-232  
K. Ishihara, S. Ishihara, T. Yoshida, M. Teranishi  
Products usability index and its dependency on the age factor pp232-232  
H. Ogi  
Virtual support groups for family caregivers of persons with dementia pp233-233  
E. Marziali  
A low-tech intervention and therapy for large groups of persons with dementia pp233-233  
A.A. Sterns, R. Sterns  
The use of IT devices for care of elderly with dementia pp234-234  
T. Watanabe, M. Omori, S. Hasegawa, M. Goto, H. Fukuda, M. Miyao, Y. Konagaya, H. Shibayama  
Diagnosis of decay in righting reflex with advancing age pp234-234  
H. Takada, Y. Kitaoka, Y. Shiozawa, M. Miyao  
Gerontechnology: Meeting whose needs? pp235-235  
H. Aldred, J. Barlow, S. Brownsell, R. Curry, M. Hawley  
DHEA-S in the management of senescence, stress and gerontological disorders pp235-236  
S. Kaur, A.L. Bhatia  
Older Chinese in the information age: The Oldkids Internet community in Shanghai, China pp236-236  
B. Xie  
Innovative technology implications for elderly: A challenge for Pearl River Delta, China pp237-237  
W.W.Y. Chung, S.S.Y. Lam, B.P.Y. Chen  
Mixing national dollars and time dollars for a continuum of care for the elderly in Taiwan pp237-237  
M.S. Chen  
Housing planning for old age amongst civil servants in Malaysia pp238-238  
Y. Nurizan, T.A. Hamid  
Ageing in place: Towards an ergonomically designed home environment for older Malaysians pp238-238  
S.N. Syed Abd Rashid, M.Y. Rosnah, T.A. Hamid, S.C. Lina Goh, H. Mohd Rizal  
Quality of life of the elderly in Bangladesh: Evidence from a micro study pp239-239  
A.S.M. Rowshanul Haque, S. Begum, S.B. Ahmed, J. Hossain  
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Thursday Morning
Supportive technology made to simply disappear: Design strategies for devices to age gracefully, usefully and not prematurely (keynote abstract) pp203-203  
S.E. Landsberger  
Developing the concept of gerontechnology - some historical views pp204-204  
V.T. Taipale  
The dynamic paradigm of gerontechnology pp204-204  
H. Bouma  
The roles of gerontechnology in health and functioning pp205-205  
J.L. Fozard  
Gerontechnology in accessible design pp205-205  
K. Sagawa  
Implication and practices of job redesign for the elderly workers pp205-205  
M. Nagamachi  
Realization of an advanced robotic residence for the elderly / the physically handicapped pp206-206  
Z.Z. Bien, J.W. Jung, K.H. Park, D.J. Kim  
Report of continuous passive motion technology applying for therapeutic exercise pp206-206  
Y. Shinomiya  
Tactile feeling device for touch-screen interface and its application to life-supporting robot pp207-207  
N. Iwata, T. Fukuda, F. Arai  
Robot assisted activity for elderly people for one year - Progress report of long-term experiment pp207-207  
K. Wada, T. Shibata, T. Saito, K. Sakamoto, K. Tanie  
Efficacy of robot therapy evaluated by DIMENSION pp208-208  
T. Musha, S. Kimura, K. Wada  
Using the systems approach to develop computer training course guidelines for older adults pp208-208  
C.B. Mayhorn, A.J. Stronge, A.C. McLaughlin, W.A. Rogers  
The effects of computers and Internet usage on everyday functioning and well-being of older adults: A randomized controlled study pp209-209  
K. Slegers, M.P.J. van Boxtel, J.J. Jolles  
Development of accessible blog for even the elderly with visual disabilities pp209-209  
N. Nakamura, M. Munemori, N. Iwane, Y. Matsubara  
Social, cultural, and personal factors influencing the usage of electronic bulletin board system by Chinese elderly people pp210-210  
K. Chen, H. Umemuro  
Meeting the challenge: Teaching older adults how to use computers pp210-210  
W.W.Y. Chung, S.S.Y. Lam  
Geragogy, the bridge between older people and gerontechnology pp211-211  
D.G. Bracco, S. Bracco  
Considerations in universal design in terms of physically functional characteristics of the aged pp211-211  
K. Kawahara  
Inclusive design - Educating more than designers pp212-212  
A.S. Macdonald  
Human centered design approaches for practicing universal design pp212-212  
K. Tomioka, Y. Wakizaka, H. Ikemoto  
Universal design meets the modern journey pp213-213  
A.S. Macdonald  
Eras, generations and new technologies: a timeline tool for the inclusive designer pp213-213  
C.S.C. Lim, A.S. Macdonald  
Mature life style management: Bringing age related needs and factors as primary considerations into the world of product, environmental, communications and services design for ‘the new old’ pp214-214  
R.A. Nabarro  
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Wednesday Afternoon
Effects of physical exercise on the decreased insulin action caused by aging pp186-186  
Y. Sato  
Strategy for prevention of Alzheimer's disease pp186-186  
H. Umegaki  
Effect of traditional Chinese (Kampo) medicine on the prevention of diabetic complications pp187-187  
B. Qin  
Well-being & dementia: the role of assistive technologies pp187-187  
A.J. Sixsmith, R.D. Orpwood, J.M. Torrington, P. Clarke, G. Gibson  
Computer-assisted stimulating activities for persons with dementia pp188-188  
S.H. Tak, C. Beck  
Vision care for the aged pp188-188  
Y. Takayanagi, M. Miyao  
The mobile safety concept for the elderly pp189-189  
I. Alakärppä, J. Röning, S. Väyrynen  
Difficulties of elevators for elder people: A field study pp189-189  
S. Ishihara, K. Ishihara, M. Nagamachi, A. Nakata  
Estimation method of traveling load originated from driving a wheelchair for a pedestrian assistance traffic system pp190-190  
H. Tsuji, T. Masuoka, N. Nozawa, R. Kawaguchi, M. Kawasumi  
Study of wheelchair handle positions using biomechanical analysis pp190-190  
Y. Okumoto, T. Fujiwara  
Comfort and safety navigation of an omni-directional mobile wheelchair driven by haptic joystick pp191-191  
J.B. Urbano Gutiérrez, K. Terashima, T. Miyoshi, H. Kitagawa  
Head displacements during manual wheelchair propulsion on different floorings pp191-191  
S. Ishihara, K. Ishihara, M. Nagamachi, Y. Motoyama  
Rural Barriers: Healthy lifestyles program, using diabetes as a model pp192-192  
D.M. Spokus  
Monitoring the well-being of older people pp192-192  
A.J. Sixsmith, N. Hine, S. Brown, P. Garner  
Usability assessment of telecommunication-based daily living services for the elderly pp193-193  
J. Röning, I. Alakärppä, S. Väyrynen, J. Watzke  
A cognitive engineering study of informational care systems at home: From the usability test focusing on workload pp193-193  
K. Ogata, E.T. Harada, M. Nambu, K. Mori, R. Niizeki  
New insight for improving productivity in elderly care pp194-194  
H.E. Pirnes  
Gerontechnology in relation to demand driven care pp194-194  
H.S.M. de Kort, J. van Hoof, F. van Dijken  
An analytical overview of forming up process of ISO/IEC guide 71 - A Japanese trial for collaboration between civic and policy sectors pp195-195  
Y. Goto  
Establishment of ISO/IEC guide 71 and subsequent activities in ISO/TC159 ‘Ergo-nomics’ pp195-195  
K. Kurakata, K. Sagawa  
Age-related differences of muscle strength in upper and lower limbs of 1000 healthy Japanese pp196-196  
S. Hisamoto, M. Higuchi, N. Miura  
Anthropometric dimensions of older Malaysians: Towards designing an ergonomically friendly home environment for the elderly pp196-196  
M.Y. Rosnah, S. Syed Abdul Rashid, T.A. Hamid, G.S.C. Lina, H. Mohd Rizal  
Effect of aging of hearing on speech recognition in rooms pp197-197  
H. Sato  
Telemetric activity monitoring as an instrument for supporting the health and well-being of the elderly pp197-197  
P. Paavilainen, I. Korhonen, M. Partinen  
Medication reminding for older adults using PDAs pp198-198  
A.A. Sterns, H.L. Sterns, S. Collins  
Aging and medication adherence: Exploring the perceived usability of personal digital assistants pp198-198  
C.B. Mayhorn, A.M. Watson, M.S. Wogalter, V.R. Lanzolla  
Ambient intelligence and health care support, a Dutch pilot study pp199-199  
F. Franchimon, D.G. Bouwhuis, J.E.M.H. van Bronswijk  
Factors associated with the self-esteem of older persons in the community: Evidence for enabling environments pp199-199  
T.A. Hamid, Y. Nurizan, S.T. Chai  
The role of assistive technology in addressing the care and support needs of older people pp200-200  
S. Brownsell, H. Aldred, M. Hawley  
Factors relating to being housebound - focusing on regional characteristics pp200-200  
H. Hirai, K. Kondo  
Database of gerontechnology and housing for older adults pp201-201  
J. van Hoof, H.S.M.de Kort, F. van Dijken  
Enhancing activity levels for older adults through a polymeric exo-muscular assistance system (PEMAS) pp201-201  
G. Lesnoff-Caravaglia, J. Zhu  
Workability of workers at an auto-manufacturing plant in Korea pp202-202  
K.S. Lee, S.R. Chang, Y.C. Kim, H.T. Shim  
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Wednesday Morning
Creating a society of longevity pp185-185  
A. Igata  
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