Older Age, its Socio-Economic Aspect and a Technological Solution for Active Aging
Older Age, its Socio-Economic Aspect and a Technological Solution for Active Aging

Author(s): Dominika Crnjac Milić, Maroje Raguž
Subject(s): Social development, Gerontology, Social Informatics, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Ekonomski fakultet u Osijeku
Keywords: elderly; active aging; economic aspect; information and communication technologies; web application;
Summary/Abstract: The ever-increasing number of the elderly in developed countries creates the need to keep them active as long as possible to maintain their psychophysical health and prevent them from living isolated, sedentary life. The chapter analyzes the phenomenon of an aging population and the characteristics of this life stage in European countries, emphasizing the Republic of Croatia. Based on the hypothesis that the number of the elderly using information and communication technologies has been increasing, the chapter offers a solution to the problem of keeping them up to date through a web application. The application enables them to communicate easily and quickly, establish social contacts and find out about organized meetings and training of associations and other institutions. The application also lists work opportunities for the elderly. If mentally and physically healthy, they can earn additional money, increase the household budget and beneficially use their time.

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