Policies on Ageing well with ICT

European policy makers, civil society, professional organisations and the industry have developed a European blueprint to address the challenges in innovating better health and care provisions for the ageing society.

The European Commission is working to provide its citizens access to safe and top quality digital services in health and care.

The Active and Assisted Living (AAL) programme supports applied research on innovative ICT-based services for ageing well. The programme contributes to increased efficiency and productivity in the ageing societies of the EU, while extending the time people can live in their preferred environment. The programme supports carers, families and care organisations and contributes to the reduction of the costs of health and social care across the European Union.

Digital technology can help older people to stay healthy, independent and active at work or in their community for longer and it helps to improve our quality of life.