Unlike what is usually considered, Health is not only the absence of disease or infirmity but also a state of complete well-being that includes physical, mental and social aspects. In this position paper, we show how new technologies and the latest research on Human Computer Interaction could help the elderly to better keep their health up in a global manner. Researchers at the Accenture Technology Labs are doing research and building prototypes aimed at proving that technology can be made accessible and useful to the elderly. This paper presents our perspective on the subject backed by the discussion of some of the prototypes we have built under the Intelligent Home Services initiative. This initiative’s effort aims to allow older people to age autonomously at home.
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