SUS-IT

Project overview

This collaborative research project explored and examined the relationship between the dynamics of ageing and the dynamics of digital ICTs, in order to better understand how ICT can support or enrich quality of life and autonomy of older people as they age.

It is known that digital ICTs have the potential to support older people to live independently, promote social inclusion or facilitate access to commercial or government services. However, as people age they often experience decline in their physical or cognitive abilities which can make it difficult to continue use of, or keep up with, digital tools and services.

The resulting disengagement from the digital world can constitute a significant reduction in quality of life for some older people.

This project was linked to a Canadian Research Project funded by CIHR-IA.

Findings

Sustaining IT use by older people to promote autonomy and independence (Sus-IT) (PDF, 3.5MB)

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Further information

For more information, read the full project details.