The era of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the world of the
ageing population. Elderly people do not wish to live as they did in the 1970s, 1980s and …

Due to the ageing of European populations, a growing number of older adults are exposed
to risks of losing their autonomy and independence. Technological innovations can support …

Introduction. Quality of life (QOL) is an important aspect of life, reflecting health and
conditioning the well-being of older adults. Maintaining the QOL is essential in times of …

One of the great challenges facing Australian society is the ageing population. Amongst
various issues involved in this drastic demographic change, the most significant aspect is …

Gerontechnology is a promising interdisciplinary research and practice area connecting two
very diverse fields, namely demography and technology. Older adults are exposed to risks of …

The growth in the ageing population is rapidly increasing and their care cost will be a
challenging issue in the future. The number of elderly people worldwide (defined as those …

Social innovation is a complex area of research that has received a great deal of attention,
especially recently. The development of digital technologies such as cyber-physical …

O objetivo principal desta tese é compreender como se constrói a experiência do
envelhecimento rural e identificar as estratégias de resistência e a espacialidade …

The focus of work is the understanding of the problems of regional development in recent
times is becoming increasingly important socio-economic issue. The paper seeks to argue …

Community engagement is now embedded in the work of housing associations and local
authorities in the UK, as a way of enhancing community development and involvement. This …