Gerontechnologia – rozważania o rozwoju technologii i techniki w kontekście poprawy jakości życia osób starszych
Gerontechnology: reflections on technological and technical developments to enhance the quality of elderly people’s lives

Summary/Abstract: This article reflects on technical and technological progress in light of society aging and on its impact on the society and economy, as well as on the states’ socio-economic development from the perspective of social science. The author also discusses the complex effects of population aging and describes the last stage of human life. The elderly face numerous limitations (especially health problems) and modern technology can provide appropriate solutions. Gerontechnology is the answer of modern science to the needs of the social class in question. The article provides examples of enhancing the quality and comfort of elderly people’s lives with the use of innovative products and services.

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