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E-textiles offer promising solutions for healthy ageing, monitoring health and promoting social interaction. Addressing challenges in technology and user involvement is key for successful implementation in an ageing population.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • The global population is rapidly ageing due to increased longevity and decreased birth rates.
  • This demographic shift poses significant challenges to healthcare systems and societal structures.
  • Healthy ageing encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being, requiring innovative solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted aspects of healthy ageing.
  • To explore the role of health devices, particularly e-textiles, in supporting older adults.
  • To identify drivers and constraints for the adoption of e-textiles in healthy ageing applications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing technologies for healthy ageing.
  • Analysis of e-textile applications for both physical and non-physical health challenges.
  • Examination of technological, ethical, and regulatory factors influencing e-textile deployment.

Main Results:

  • E-textiles enable unobtrusive monitoring and intervention for conditions like Alzheimer's, loneliness, stroke, and falls.
  • Key drivers include the potential for continuous health monitoring and enhanced social connectivity.
  • Significant constraints include battery life, data accuracy, manufacturing scalability, durability, and privacy concerns.

Conclusions:

  • E-textiles present a viable platform for advancing healthy ageing solutions.
  • Overcoming technical and ethical hurdles requires collaborative efforts.
  • Early and continuous engagement with end-users and stakeholders is crucial for successful innovation.