October 1 is the International Day of Older Persons.
This year’s theme is “Digital Equity for All Ages.”
We asked members of the World Economic Forum’s Tech Pioneers and Global Innovators community how technology can improve our lives as we age.
The world population is ageing, and on average we are living longer. A person aged 65 years in 2015-2020 on average will live up to 82 years. By 2045-2050, this figure is expected to reach 84 years, an additional 2 years.
Digital tools and services can play critical roles in and enabling healthy and active ageing by promoting independence, enabling social participation and ensuring healthcare access. In 2017, the global technology market for older adults’ care was worth $5.6 billion and it is estimated to reach $13.6 billion by 2022 – a huge market opportunity to create products and services to support the increased life expectancy and empower older adults.
We asked members of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers and Global Innovators communities how technology can improve our lives as we age. Here is what the said.
