The Oxford Internet Institute has recently published the Oxford Internet Survey and the results show that only 50% of the 50+ age group has access to the internet. Not surprisingly this declines with age as you would expect ( for example 73% of 50-54s have access but only 20% of 75+).
Many of the areas being developed today use technology to help older people maintain their independence as they age,(partly because it is a much cheaper option). These developments will be able to provide communication links, help with day-to-day activities, health and care monitoring and hopefully much, much more and may be all well and good as part of a future strategy for dealing with our older folk but for the oldest age groups now, the solution has to be earlier intervention and prevention and more direct people-care.
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- Judith Cork
- I am a business consultant with expertise in business ethics and the over fifties market (the "grey" areas!) I've called this blogspot "business in the buff" because transparency and fair treatment of stakeholders are key to engendering ethical behaviours in organisations.I believe that "everyday business ethics" produces better decisions and better outcomes. By developing business reputation you can build trust, by building relationship and opportunities with stakeholders you can boost value. My services include business ethics' audits,coaching, team debates,workshops and projects. I can listen and provide you with professional, practical and confident questioning with your business issues central to the exercise. My values are based on a strong belief that people come first, a firm commitment to customer focus and a personal affinity to business models which promote sustainable profitability. www.judithcork.co.uk