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.
