Medical and Social Support for Older Adults

Measures to support physical, cognitive, and social activity among older adults are crucial to increasing life expectancy. Individuals must have continuity in their support: needs assessments, medical care, rehabilitation, social support, and home-based assistance must all complement each other. Existing approaches could be further strengthened through the coordination of medical and social services, the expansion of accessible home-based services, and the use of digital technologies. What is the best way to organize support with both medical and social services? Which digital services and remote monitoring technologies are particularly valuable for older adults?