Care Technologies for Ageing Societies: An International Comparison - Hardcover

by James Wright (Contribution by), Tomoko Wakui (Contribution by), Meryl Lovarini (Contribution by)

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Technology is quickly becoming an integral part of care systems across the world and is frequently cited in policy discourse as pivotal for solving the 'crisis' in care and delivering positive outcomes.

Exploring the role of technology in Europe, Canada, Australia and Japan, this book examines how technology contributes effectively to the sustainability of these different care systems, which are facing similar emergent pressures, including increased longevity, falling fertility and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It considers the challenges and opportunities of embedding technologies in care systems and the subsequent outcomes for older and disabled service users, carers and the care workforce.

Author Biography

Kate Hamblin is Senior Researcher in the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield. Matthew Lariviere is Lecturer in Social Policy in the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol.