Abstract
In an ageing society, reducing inequalities and ensuring a sustainable and dignified ageing process are crucial priorities. However, older people with more resources tend to age better, often due to their easier access to policies and services that support “ageing in place”, such as new technologies and digital services, which may not be equally accessible to all older adults. This study analyses inequalities across different age groups and identify the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s elderly population. We conducted a screening of the over 60 population in the municipality of Cremona, one of the oldest in Italy, to examine the relationship between inequalities in economic, cultural, social, and relational resources, age, level of autonomy, and real or potential use of digital services. The sample of 1300 subjects is representative of the resident population by age, sex, income, and neighbourhood. We anticipate finding relationships between inequalities and well-being in ageing, and we aim to identify the needs and capabilities of different age groups. The results of this study benefit the scientific community by shedding light on the factors that make innovative services either an opportunity or a threat for older adults, such as when they increase social isolation, and contribute to the sustainability of the system. Furthermore, policymakers can use these results to make informed decisions on which policies to invest in and for which specific age groups, thus ensuring well-being for all as they age.
Presenters
Niccolò MorelliJunior Assistant Professor, Department of Political and International Sciences, Università di Genova, Italy Cecilia Capozzi
Research fellow in Sociology, Department of Political and International Sciences, Università di Genova, Genova, Italy
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
INEQUALITIES, DIGNIFIED_AGEING, AGEING-IN-PLACE, NEEDS, CAPABILITIES, INNOVATIVE_SERVICES, DIGITAL_DIVIDE, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS, DESIGN_JUSTICE
