Citizen and Stakeholder Perspectives About Approaches to Enhance Equitable Access to Assistive Technologies for Older Adults

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2017:242:48-51.

Abstract

Assistive technologies play an important role in promoting healthy aging, independent living and aging-in-place, yet many experience unmet needs. This project reports on three citizen panels and a stakeholder dialogue convened in Canada to spark action towards enhancing equitable access to assistive technologies for older adults.

Keywords: Citizen panels; assistive technologies.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Canada
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Healthy Aging*
  • Humans
  • Independent Living*
  • Self-Help Devices*