Background Demographic changes are leading to an ageing population in Europe. People
are becoming more dependent on digital technologies and health ministries invest …

The incorporation of new technologies into the fields of health and social care is already a
worldwide phenomenon–despite a lack of evidence to support this practice. Studies thus far …

We have carried out a survey of elderly people in Europe relating to e-health and
telemedicine issues. Telephone-based interview techniques were used in 13 countries and …

Ageing Europeans are today healthier than previous generations and often manage to live
independently up to a high age. The proportion of people 80 years of age and older has …

Telehealth offers a great opportunity to provide follow-up care and daily monitoring of older
adults in their homes. Although there is a significant body of literature related to telehealth in …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has increased internet use by older age groups to an
unprecedented level in Hungary mirroring the general tendency in the total population …

Background Scandinavian countries are internationally recognised for leading the way in
older adult care and in digitally transforming healthcare. Dignity has become a central value …

Background Digital health technologies are being increasingly developed with the aim of
allowing older adults to maintain functional independence throughout the old age, a process …

Background Although there may still be many challenges to its adoption, telemedicine is
becoming more and more popular for helping elderly people preserve their independence …

Background Swedish municipalities are facing demographic challenges due to the growing
number of older people and the resulting increased need for health care services. Welfare …