We propose directions for future research on aging and technology to address fundamental
changes in the experience of later life that come with the “digitization” of societies. Our …

Ambient assisted living (AAL) technology is of considerable interest in supporting the
independence and quality of life of older adults. As such, it is a core focus of the emerging …

This paper presents a model for studying ageing and technology. It investigates the
theoretical gains that can be made by combining insights from Age Studies and Science and …

Background Healthy aging (HA) is a contemporary challenge for population health
worldwide. Electronic health (e-Health) interventions have the potential to support …

In this paper, we introduce the themes addressed and the approaches used in this special
issue. We start by briefly discussing the state of the art in research and policy making related …

Digital technologies have gained vast relevance in postmodern societies and digital
infrastructures are substantially integrated into the everyday lives of older people. This …

Technology acceptance models associate older age with lower intention to use digital
technology although this assumption is often stereotypically-based and not sufficiently tested …

Whilst cities can be sites of creativity, innovation, and change, they can also reproduce the
conditions for the exclusion of vulnerable groups. Older people report experiencing specific …

Background Digital technologies (DTs) for older adults focus mainly on health care and are
considered to have the potential to improve the well-being of older adults. However …

Developing useful and usable assistive technologies often presents complex (or “wicked”)
challenges that require input from multiple disciplines and sectors. Transdisciplinary …