Essays about: "senior citizen"
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1. Facing the digital divide in E-stonia: A field study on the inclusion of senior citizens in the digital society of Estonia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikationAbstract : With the vast processes of digitalization and digitization taking place in many countries in the world, the small northeastern European country Estonia has managed to make incredible advancements in the field of technology and in creating a digital society. Today, the most digitized country and government in the world provides a vast majority of governmental services online, presents the most unicorns per capita in the world and is establishing digital embassies. READ MORE
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2. Senior and the City
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : Senior and the City investigate the question; what does it mean to age with dignity in the city? With recent years of pandemic precautions, as senior citizens were subdivided into a high-index group, a greater focus was set upon their living conditions due to the protection. The protective isolation bore discussions about loneliness and the value of social contact arose. READ MORE
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3. Can administrative autonomy be enough? Experiences of administrative autonomy as a political and administrative asset in a Swedish municipality
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The struggle of power between politicians and civil servants in relation to introduction of different administrative reforms have always been a hot topic, specifically in issues to do with delegation of administrative autonomy from a political to administrative level. Advocates of administrative autonomy argue that administrative autonomy is a good administrative reform that spikes performance, trust and a more citizen-oriented governance as it allows professionals- senior civil servants- to use their knowledge and skills which are valuable for boosting motivation and quality. READ MORE
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4. Aging-in-place with ICT : A qualitative study of senior citizen users’ perception and acceptance towards Smart home technology
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)Abstract : This is a qualitative, interpretive research study of how six senior citizens’ aged 70-85 describe their use and need of Smart home technology for their independent living and welfare. Data was collected through technology probing and interviews. Data analysis was done using a thematic method. READ MORE
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5. NavMem UI Development
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : The elderly population within the European Union is growing where as the amount of caregivers is not. The objective of the NavMem project is to make older citizens more self-sufficient and confident specifically while traveling on foot. This could potentially lead to a more active and social life while decreasing the need of senior citizen care. READ MORE