The adoption and nonadoption of new technologies by the active ageing

This chapter looks at the current state of research into digital engagement by the active ageing—and not just engagement but more critically the availability and ease of access to digital technologies. There are a large number of papers and research projects looking at how the active ageing are or are not engaging with digital technologies. However, far too many of the approaches are using digital technologies as if all old people require constant monitoring, i.e., as if old age were a disease to be treated. The best papers and projects are those that are trying to look at why the active agers who use technology are using it and following their lead, i.e., that using technology is more about social inclusion, enjoying life, and leisure activities than worrying about health issues.