KEYNOTE: TECHNOLOGY AND AGING—PROMISING SOLUTIONS GLOBAL CHALLENGES

摘要

Technology has become a driving force throughout the globe in improving the well-being and health of older adults, their family caregivers, and the long-term care work force, and holds the promise of innovative solutions to improve social engagement and maximize independence. This symposium will serve as a platform for discussion and exchange between diverse stakeholders who share an interest in technology solutions to support older adults, with the further intent of identifying frugal technology innovations that can meet the emerging, rapidly evolving needs of older people globally. The symposium will also address the disparity of technology solutions and the future needs of older adults in low- and middle-income countries as well as solutions proposed for global innovation. Ensuring that rapidly ageing populations remain healthy, productive, socially engaged and independent for as long as possible requires technology innovations that meet their greatest needs, and which are safe, effective, affordable, appropriate, accessible and
available.