Ever heard of the word Gerontechnology? Probably not. This may be partially due to the fact that it’s a recently constructed buzzword currently rolling around Silicon Valley. But it also reflects an ...

With our city's population ageing rapidly, there is a growing consensus on using novel technology to meet the needs of elderly and their caregivers. Gerontechnology, combining gerontology with ...

Hong Kong residents enjoy the world's longest life expectancy. Estimates by the Census & Statistics Department forecast that come 2040, there would be over half a million of the population aged 85 or ...

In order to understand Hong Kong citizens' views on the development of gerontechnology, Lingnan University recently held a public opinion survey. The results show that gerontechnology products related ...

A national policy is required for the research, demonstration, commercialisation and wide-scale deployment of smart technology for ageing-in-place to ensure: a healthy, safe, secure and fulfilling ...

Join researchers, designers, developers, manufacturers, service providers, and policy makers from around the world as we explore innovative solutions to enhance the health, well-being, and ...

Asia-Pacific is facing a rapidly ageing population, and Hong Kong is no exception. By 2039, an estimated 2.52 million of Hong Kong’s population will be aged more than 65, a Census and Statistics ...