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With the proliferation of high speed internet access and rapid developments in telecommunication technology, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is fast transforming the way of life for many people globally, especially for the so-called urbanites. This is especially true in how information is gathered and communicated among us. In particular, timely and reliable access to information about health and health-care is of special interest to the aged. Elderly people face physical and mental impairment such as deterioration of movement, vision, hearing, and cognition. These conditions is put into consideration when designing tools and assistive technologies for elderly people. They should not need much knowledge and skills to operate the new tools. In general, it would be beneficial to gain more understanding on how to deal with the process of aging and recognize the concept of “Active Aging” in order to improve the Quality of Life (QoL) of the aged.
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