Supporting independence: The emerging role of technology

Abstract

As the life expectation of the British population increases, so will the need for community care services to minimise the effects of ill‐health and improve the quality of life for older people. The article provide examples of suitable assistive technology and considers how comprehensive services that make use of such technology can be developed and managed.

Citation

Doughty, K. (2004), "Supporting independence: The emerging role of technology", Housing, Care and Support, Vol. 7 No. 1, pp. 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/14608790200400004