The Future of Elderly Care

It is argued that with every rushing day, the world’s elderly and aging populations are wearing down the longevity powers of traditional elder care. This chapter analyzes the capacity for digital technologies and international collaborations to assist in providing quality, accessible, and inexpensive care to the aging old. It discusses elder care as it is right now, its limitations, and the present-day research into digital health solutions. The literature shows how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and robotics, wearable sensors, and virtual reality, can be used to advance remote monitoring and personalized care plans and enhance almost all sides of elder care, such as social engagement and cognitive training. It also explores the existing models of global collaboration on digital health and identifies the opportunities for knowledge-sharing, technology transfer, and joint research initiatives. Further, this chapter also considers ethical and social implications of digital aging through issues of data privacy, security, and potential inequalities. Through literature review and analysis of newer trends, this chapter outlines the benefits and challenges of digital aging for policymaking and practice. Finally, recommendations are offered regarding investment in digital aging solutions, the policy framework, addressing issues brought about by ethical dilemmas, and global collaboration to help with healthy and independent aging throughout the world.