Ageing and Quality of Life in Older Adults: Updates and Perspectives of Psychosocial and Advanced Technological Interventions

TL;DR

This paper reviews how psychosocial and technological interventions can improve the quality of life for older adults as the global population ages.

Contribution

The paper provides updated perspectives on psychosocial and technological interventions for enhancing the quality of life in older adults.

Findings

Older adults have higher health service demands due to multimorbidity and disability.

Active and successful ageing are crucial for improving quality of life in older adults.

Technological interventions can positively impact older adults' quality of life but face challenges in acceptance and use.

Abstract

Expanding longevity, together with a decrease in mortality, leads to an increase in the older population worldwide. In this review, ageing and older adults, as well as psychosocial and advanced technological interventions, will be discussed. Older adults are associated with an increased incidence of multimorbidity and disability; thus, they have a higher demand for health services than younger individuals. Challenges in welfare services and inadequate family and community-based care support negatively impact the psychosocial and economic wellbeing of older people. Active ageing and successful ageing are crucial aspects for a better quality of life in this age group, as there is a complex interplay of different domains and disease types that influence quality of life in older adults. Additionally, promoting the social participation of older adults is vital for improving their quality of life. Furthermore, the use of technology in older adults has a positive impact on their quality of life; however, aside from the promotion and implementation of technological interventions, challenges persist at all levels of acceptance and use. A better understanding of these challenges and implementing measures to overcome them will have a significant impact on the technological acceptance of older adults and their use in daily life activities, resulting in more favourable quality of life outcomes.

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