YOUNGER OLDER CONSUMERS OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

摘要

There are over 21 million people aged over 50 years in the UK - a third of the total population - with 14 million people being aged over 60. By 2083, it is estimated that 1 in 3 people in the UK will be aged over 60. Assistive Living Technology products, such as telehealth and telecare and services are being developed to meet the needs of this consumer group. However, consumers have been slow to recognise the potential of these products. In this paper, a range of factors are presented which may act as barriers or enablers to purchase.