Aktivno življenje starajočega prebivalstva - vpeljava metodologije in rešitev projekta PHARAON [Elektronski vir] = Active living for aging adults - implementation of methodology and solution of the PHARAON project

Background: In European societies, due to longer life expectancy and declining birth rates, we are facing the phenomenon of population aging, which has important social consequences both at the individual level and at the community level. Much attention is paid to active and healthy aging and consequently to the development of digital solutions that could support a better quality of life for the elderly. The main purpose of the European project Pharaon (Pilot cases for healthy and active aging) is to prepare and implement support for the active life of Europe's aging population. With the introduction of digital technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, smart portable electronic devices, smart analytics, etc. we want to make life easier for the elderly and improve their social and psycho-physical abilities. An important part of the project is also raising awareness of older people about the importance of digital technologies and their safe use. Methods: The following methodological approaches are used in the Pharaon project: (1) a systematic literature review and a questionnaire on psychosocial well-being among the elderly and their readiness to use digital technologies (analysis of the user needs of the elderly); (2) development of advanced digital solutions (in collaboration with IT experts); (3) pilot (testing of new digital solutions) - a pilot will be carried out in six European cities (Murcia and Andalusia, Portugal, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Italy); (4) raising awareness of the importance of digital technologies for the active and healthy life of older adults. Results: The result of the project is new digital solutions that could make life and living easier for older adults in the future. To simplify adaptation and integration, a publicly available collection of development tools will be available to disseminate the acquired knowledge to encourage the development of new digital solutions. Conclusions: Awareness raising and the introduction of new digital technologies can ...