Supporting the Development of Gerontechnology as Part of Silver Economy Building

Klimczuk, Andrzej (2012): Supporting the Development of Gerontechnology as Part of Silver Economy Building. Published in: Ad Alta: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research , Vol. 2, No. 2 (2012): pp. 52-56.

Abstract

The concept of the "silver economy" is one of the complex response trials to the challenges of ageing societies. Its key objective is to bring goods and services to meet the needs of older people through gerontechnology. Article approximates relationships between technology and the ageing of the population and the main features of silver economy and gerontechnology. It is supplemented by examples of support efforts to promote gerontechnology including: (1) documents and strategic programs, (2) network organizations and clusters, (3) research and development institutions. Essay draws attention to the development of solutions such as: strategies for innovation, welfare clusters, regional silver economy networks, research institutions such as "agelab" and cultural institutions "medialab". Study indicates potential directions for further research.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Gerontechnology, Silver Economy, Medialab, Srebrna Gospodarka, Agelab, Gerontechnologia, Klaster Dobrobytu, Robotics Divide, Wykluczenie Robotyczne, Ageing Policy, Polityka Wobec Osób Starszych, Polityka Wobec Starości, Welfare Clusters
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance > G34 - Mergers ; Acquisitions ; Restructuring ; Corporate Governance; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J2 - Demand and Supply of Labor > J21 - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J6 - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers > J64 - Unemployment: Models, Duration, Incidence, and Job Search

References

Augurzky, B., Neumann, U. Economic resources of senior citizens. Regional economic and fiscal effects of promoting the senior citizens economy in North Rhine-Westphalia. Bonn: Ministerium für Gesundheit, Soziales, Frauen und Familie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, 2005. 50 p.

Burdick, D.C. Gerontechnology, [in:] J.E. Birren (ed.), Encyclopedia of Gerontology: Age, aging, and the aged, Oxford: Academic Press, 2007. 619-630 p. ISBN 0-12-370530-4.

Castells, M., Himanen, P. Społeczeństwo informacyjne i państwo dobrobytu. Model fiński, Warszawa: Wyd. Krytyki Politycznej, 2009. 228 p. ISBN 978-83-61006-27-5.

Christensen, H.I. (ed.) Roadmap for US Robotics. From Internet to Robotics. Washington: Computing Research Association, 2009. 98 p.

Dryl, T. Organizacja sieciowa, [in:] M. Czerska, A.A. Szpitter (eds.), Koncepcje zarządzania. Podręcznik akademicki. Warszawa: C.H. Beck, 2010. 245-261 p. ISBN 978-83-255-1530-0.

Enste, P., Naegele, G., Leve, V. The Discovery and Development of the Silver Market in Germany, [in:] F. Kohlbacher, C. Herstatt (eds.), The Silver Market Phenomenon. Business Opportunities in an Era of Demographic Change. Heidelberg: Springer, 2008. 325-339 p. ISBN 978-3-540-75331-5.

Ervik, R. A Missing Leg of Ageing Policy Ideas: Dependency Ratios, Technology and International Organizations. ESPAnet, Urbino, 17-19.09.2009, www.espanet-italia.net/conference2009/paper/15%20-%20Ervik.pdf [10.11.2012]. 26 p.

Europe's demographic future. Facts and figures on challenges and opportunities. Luxembourg: European Commission 2007. 184 p. ISBN 978-92-79-07043-3.

Ferry, M., Novotný, V., Mancusi, V., Gross, T., Bachtler, J. Regions for All Ages: The Implications of Demographic Ageing for Regional Policy. Glasgow: European Policies Research Centre University of Strathclyde, 2006. 113 p.

Graafmans, J., Taipale, V. Gerontechnology. A sustainable investment in the future, [in:] J. Graafmans, V. Taipale, N. Charness (eds.), Gerontechnology. A sustainable investment in the future. Amsterdam: IOS Press, 1998. 3-6 p. ISBN 978-90-5199-367-7.

Halicki, J. Społeczne teorie starzenia się, [in:] M. Halicka, J. Halicki (eds.), Zostawić ślad na ziemi. Białystok: UWB, 2006. 255-276 p. ISBN 978-83-7431-090-1.

Klimczuk, A. Bariery i perspektywy integracji międzypokoleniowej we współczesnej Polsce, [in:] D. Kałuża, P. Szukalski (eds.), Jakość życia seniorów w XXI wieku z perspektywy polityki społecznej. Łódź: Wyd. Biblioteka, 2010. 92-107 p. ISBN 978-83-62378-08-1.

Klimczuk, A. Kapitał społeczny ludzi starych na przykładzie mieszkańców miasta Białystok. Lublin: Wiedza i Edukacja, 2012. 270 p. ISBN 978-83-61546-97-9.

Klimczuk, A. Strategic Responses on Population Ageing in Regional Policy, [in:] Š. Hittmár (ed.), Theory of Management 4. The Selected Problems for the Development Support of Management Knowledge Base. Žilina: EDIS, 2011. 261-265 p. ISBN 978-80-554-0420-2.

Klimczuk, A. Transfer technologii w kształtowaniu srebrnej gospodarki, [in:] M. Grzybowski (ed.), Transfer wiedzy w ekonomii i zarządzaniu. Gdynia: Wyd. Akademii Morskiej w Gdyni, 2011. 57-75 p. ISBN 978-83-7421-1673.

Living Long & Well in the 21st Century: Strategic Directions for Research on Aging, Bethesda: National Institute on Aging, 2007. 56 p.

Plawgo, B., Klimczuk, M., Citkowski, M. Klastry jako potencjał rozwoju - województwo podlaskie. Białystok: BFKK, 2010. 126 p. ISBN 978-83-925168-9-7.

Rosset, E. Miejsce człowieka starego w społeczeństwie, [in:] Encyklopedia seniora. Warszawa: Wiedza Powszechna, 1986. 20-34 p. ISBN 83-214-0274-7.

Rzeczyński, B. Gerontechnologia w perspektywie urbanistycznej, [in:] J.T. Kowaleski, A. Rossa (eds.), Przyszłość demograficzna Polski, "Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Oeconomica" 231. Łódź: Wyd. UŁ, 2009. 287-304 p. ISSN: 0208-6018.

Synak, B. Ludzie starzy, [in:] Encyklopedia socjologii. Tom 2. Warszawa: Oficyna Naukowa, 1999. 144-149 p. ISBN 83-85505-96-2.

Szukalski, P. Zagrożenie czy wyzwanie - proces starzenia się ludności, "Polityka Społeczna" 9/2006. 6-10 p.

The Universities of North Rhine-Westphalia: Your Partners for European Research Projects That Address "The Ageing Society". Bonn: NRW Innovation Alliance, 2009. 56 p. ISBN: 978-3-00-033413-9.

White Paper on Science and Technology 2006. Challenges for Building a Future Society - the Role of Science and Technology in an Aging Society with Fewer Children. Tokyo: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japanese Government, 2006. 442 p.