Supporting the Development of Gerontechnology as Part of Silver Economy Building

Abstract: The concept of the "silver economy" is one of the complex response trials to the challenges of ageing societies. Its key objective is to bring goods and services to meet the needs of older people through gerontechnology. Article approximates relationships between technology and the ageing of the population and the main features of silver economy and gerontechnology. It is supplemented by examples of support efforts to promote gerontechnology including: (1) documents and strategic programs, (2) network organizations and clusters, (3) research and development institutions. Essay draws attention to the development of solutions such as: strategies for innovation, welfare clusters, regional silver economy networks, research institutions such as "agelab" and cultural institutions "medialab". Study indicates potential directions for further research

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
Veröffentlichungsversion
begutachtet (peer reviewed)
In: AD ALTA: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (2012) ; 52-56

Classification
Wirtschaft

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Mannheim
(when)
2012
Creator
Klimczuk, Andrzej

URN
urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-418257
Rights
Open Access unbekannt; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Klimczuk, Andrzej

Time of origin

  • 2012

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