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  • Digital ecosystems 5.0 for elderly people
    Publication . Gil, Henrique Manuel Pires Teixeira
    The rapid evolution of digital technologies has given rise to Digital Ecosystems 5.0, which integrates advanced Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) solutions, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These ecosystems have the potential to transform ageing by fostering active and healthy lifestyles while ensuring safety, autonomy, and full citizenship for older adults. HCI is crucial in designing intuitive and accessible interfaces, allowing elderly users to interact seamlessly with digital systems. AAL technologies, including smart home automation, wearable sensors, and AI-driven health monitoring, create adaptive environments that enhance comfort and security. Meanwhile, IoT enables real-time data exchange between interconnected devices, facilitating personalized assistance and remote support from caregivers and healthcare professionals. By leveraging these technologies, Digital Ecosystems 5.0 contributes to independent living, empowering older adults to perform daily activities with greater ease. They also promote social inclusion by enabling digital participation and engagement in community life. Furthermore, these ecosystems address challenges related to aging, such as mobility limitations and cognitive decline, by offering proactive and context-aware interventions. This paper explores the potential of Digital Ecosystems 5.0 in redefining ageing experiences, ensuring that older individuals can lead autonomous and dignified lives. It also discusses the ethical, technological, and societal implications of integrating these innovations, highlighting the need for inclusive and human-centred design approaches. By bridging the gap between ageing and technology, Digital Ecosystems 5.0 paves the way for a future where older adults can age safely, independently, and actively, supported by intelligent and responsive environments.
    2025Review article Open access Show more