Technology in elderly care |
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CAPCIT (2019) Technology in elderly care. Bulletin No. 15. September 2019 |
Every year, the percentage of the population aged over 60 continues to grow. At the same time, there is a sharp drop in birth rates. One in
five people live in a very precarious situation. Despite the booming increase in access to new technologies, older people continue to be the main age group wherein digital literacy rates are the lowest. This trend contributes to the digital divide and leads to exclusion due to the loss of opportunities. The Catalan institutions have made progress in the application of digital services, particularly in the field of healthcare, focusing on mobile health and prevention. Nevertheless, at the legislative level, there is a need to rethink budgets in order to maintain and ensure the wellbeing of older people.
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