UK policy on new technology to support the independent living of older people
A.J. Sixsmith
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AbstractThe role of new technology to support frail and disabled older people living at home is likely to grow significantly in coming years. However, government policy is an important factor in stimulating or constraining the use of new technology in the health and social care sectors. This is a particularly important factor in the United Kingdom (UK), where the majority of services for older people are either funded or directly provided by public sector agencies. This paper provides an overview of some of the key policies in the UK in respect to health and social care services and to the technology and telecommunications sectors and assesses the likely implications for the deployment of new technology to support older people.Keywords: older people; new technology; ICT; assistive technologies; policy
A.J. Sixsmith (2002). UK policy on new technology to support the independent living of older people. Gerontechnology, 2(2), 206-210
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2002.02.02.006.00