Progress in gerontechnology for assisting a super-aged society

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  • Inoue Takenobu
    Research Institute, The National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities

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  • 4．健康長寿を支えるgerontechnologyの進歩
  • 健康長寿を支えるgerontechnologyの進歩
  • ケンコウ チョウジュ オ ササエル gerontechnology ノ シンポ

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Aim: This paper aims to describe and discuss strategies for the advancement of "gerontechnology," a concept that is useful for solving problems in a super-aged society.<br> Methods: The term "gerontechnology" is a combination of "gerontology" and "technology" that refers to the fusion of the science of aging and engineering. In this paper, a survey of market size, information technology for persons with cognitive disabilities, personal mobility technology and universal design was conducted. In addition, strategies for advancing gerontechnology are discussed.<br> Results: The market for assistive products is approximately 1.2 trillion yen, while that for universal design products is approximately 3.6 trillion yen.<br> Information technology improves the capacity for independent living among individuals with dementia. There is a project underway to develop a communication robot to provide important information to patients. Pill reminders and locators are also useful tools based on field tests of Japanese patients.<br> Robot technology improves the development of personal mobility devices, which are useful for the elderly.<br> The number of universal design products is increasing. Assessing the function of the elderly using ergonomics and standardized protocols improves these products.<br> Conclusions: Technology to assist the elderly is improving. In order to advance the concept of gerontechnology, the promotion of field-based innovation, that is user- and usage field-centered concepts, is important.<br>

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