The development of a prototype software package for use in the design of an example mechanical part is proposed. the package will demonstrate the feasibility of later developing a general software package for the design of mechanical parts. the package decomposes the design into system and component… More

In phase i, decision systems proposes to develop a prototypecomputertized memory training package named memoryperfect. it is designed to teach a variety of relaxation, imagery, and mnemonic techniques that research shows improves recall of information in the elderly. the memoryperfect prototype… More

In phase one we propose to develop a prototype computerized health care service named mediminder. mediminder is a "voice mail" system specifically designed for the needs of the elder patient. once tested and validated in phase two, it will provide an inexpensive, automated system to provide three… More

This research is designed to develop a specialized system called teleminder-tbc(tuberculosis care) for use with outpatient populations most at risk for tuberculosis, i. e., racial and ethnic minorities, recent immigrants, the elderly, and hiv infected individuals. teleminder-tbc is designed to… More

Leading scientists and educators have stressed critical thinking problem solving as top priorities for science education. a neglected aspect of this broad area is the ability to make good decisions through logical habits of thought relating knowledge, uncertainty and human values. such skills are… More

In times of disaster, older people suffer more death, injury, financial loss, and stress than younger people. this pattern of neglect can be reduced by improving communications between community elders and agencies providing emergency and disaster relief services. our long-term objective is to… More