Exploring Assistive Technology and Its Support From an Elderly Wellbeing Perspective

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Author(s): Rajiv Pandey (Amity University, Lucknow, India), Pratibha Maurya (Amity University, Lucknow, India)and Alpana Srivastava (Amity University, Lucknow, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 18
Source title: Assistive Technology Solutions for Aging Adults and Individuals With Disabilities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Rajiv Pandey (Amity University, Lucknow, India), Pratibha Maurya (Amity University, Lucknow, India), Jigna Bhupendra Prajapati (Ganpat University, India), Raju Halder (Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, India)and Kanishka Tyagi (UHV Technologies, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6308-9.ch002

Keywords: Assistive Technologies / Medical Information Science Reference / Medical Technologies / Medicine & Healthcare

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The present study focuses on aging population requirement in changing society and their dependence on technology which is making their lives comfortable there by enhancing their wellbeing. Mental and physical wellbeing both are at stake in old age, but new emerging disruptive technologies are providing a comfortable environment for them. This article also focuses on the issues of concerns during old age and the assistive technologies that can handle these issues. It not only cited the rosy picture of technology but also brought the issues like cost, digital illiteracy, ethical concerns etc. which are real challenges in ensuring the adaption of technology. At last this article suggest that modern technologies are the boon to aging population and if they are able to get it their life will become comfortable and well being will be ensured.

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