Project overview
The population of the world is ageing. In the UK, 4.02 million older people live alone which accounts for 6% of the UK population.
Studies have highlighted these people are more likely to attend accident and emergency, visit their GPs, have multiple long-term conditions, and develop mental health problems.
Therefore, this project aims to explore the unmet healthcare needs of aged 65+ people who live alone. It will identify challenges that they face and develop inclusive smart textiles design insights to address their needs.
Studies have highlighted these people are more likely to attend accident and emergency, visit their GPs, have multiple long-term conditions, and develop mental health problems.
Therefore, this project aims to explore the unmet healthcare needs of aged 65+ people who live alone. It will identify challenges that they face and develop inclusive smart textiles design insights to address their needs.
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