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The potential of information and communication technologies to support ageing and independent living

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This paper discusses the potential of Information and Communications Technology to support ageing and independent living. It reports on the expected impact of ageing Baby Boomers, the environment for ageing, chronic illness and other challenges of ageing, developments in Smart Homes and Assistive Technologies and on the available research evidence of the benefits.

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Soar, J. The potential of information and communication technologies to support ageing and independent living. Ann. Telecommun. 65, 479–483 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12243-010-0167-1

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