Experts of the EU-funded VERVE project have developed serious games and virtual reality scenarios that improve the lives of older adults and those living with conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkin

Dieter Zinnbauer

Institute for Prospective Technological Studies, 2007

From the pedagogical point of view, a relevant issue is to consider the elderly as both subjects of continuous learning, both as guardians of knowledge and skills to share, facilitated by intergenerational dialogue. New technologies can be helpful to learn a common language and to know and experiment with different content and communication strategies

Social exclusion is still a stark reality for many old people and it is often worse in countries where the elderly lack the economic means to have a quality lifestyle, excellent healthcare and the