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Embracing Digital Technologies can Help Older Adults Maintain Healthy and Productive Lifestyle
Health services are the most developed resource for older adults, but leisure
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Healthcare Business Review | Sunday, June 12, 2022
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Every end user needs to be able to integrate into the digital world and be a part of the digital economy and society because of the skills required to enable everyone to participate in a digital world.
FREMONT, CA: The advancement and development of technology have fundamentally transformed the world. Work, education, entertainment, socializing, and so many other activities take place in the digital domain. The idea that older generations don't use technology should be dispelled first because many are becoming computer adept. It is crucial to promote digitally accessible technologies and digital skills tailored to the requirements of the elderly. Suppose they want to foster a culture of healthy aging in which older people are fully included in the digital economy. Representatives of end users must be involved in the implementation of such accessibility.
Raising awareness
Health services are the most developed resource for older adults, but leisure and entertainment remain underdeveloped. Inclusion and age-friendly digital environments and communities can be achieved using information and communication technologies (ICTs) that adhere to digital accessibility requirements. Through ICTs, consumers can purchase goods online instead of going to stores, pay taxes, complete financial transactions safely from home, and learn new skills via e-learning platforms. Apps that support e-health and wellness enable older adults to maintain their independence while managing their health.