The 7th edition of the International Design for All Foundation Good Practices Awards recognizes achievements in the field of design for all. The objective is to show that the implementation of design for all, or the universal design, contributes to the improving quality of life for everyone. The design for all is especially addressed when […]
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A recent study from Juniper Research estimated that the number of individuals using mHealth information services market will exceed 157 million users by 2020, more than tripling the 50 million for last year. The new research, Worldwide Digital Health: Developed and Emerging Market Opportunities 2016-2020, forecasts that the adoption of mHealth information services will significantly increase as
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A recent study realized by Akamai during Christmas period revealed that two-thirds of European consumers counted on doing their Christmas shopping on Internet. Among them, a majority being elderly people.
Online photography community Photocrowd.com has presented the results of an international photo contest on the theme of ‘Ageing: the bigger picture‘ in partnership with the British Society of Gerontology (BSG), with £3600 (approximately $5400 USD) in cash prizes awarded. The contest brief encouraged photographers to look beyond clichés and show a more nuanced approach to the
32 440 Andalusians will benefit from the programme Social Thermalism in 2016, launched by IMSERSO (Instituto de Mayores y Servicios Sociales, Elderly Institute and Social Services, in English). Like this, 32 440 elder people will have the opportunity to get treated in different spa centres. This programme is addressed to widows aged above 55 years old, active
