Technology in elderly care
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.
Publication type:
policy brief
Publication language:
English
Publication date:
2019-09
Publication URL:
https://www.parlament.cat/document/intrade/30955292
Institute:
Advisory Board of the Parliament of Catalonia for Science and Technology (CAPCIT)
Country:
Spain

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