The global aging population presents significant challenges to healthcare systems, including increased prevalence of chronic diseases, rising healthcare costs, and growing demand for long-term care services. Digital health technologies have emerged as essential tools for improving the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of care for older adults. The objective of this study is to explore the role of digital health solutions in supporting healthcare delivery and management for the aging population. A narrative and analytical approach was used to examine the application of digital health tools such as telemedicine, wearable health monitoring devices, electronic health records, and remote care platforms in elderly care settings. The findings indicate that digital health interventions enhance continuity of care, enable early detection of health deterioration, and support personalized care planning for older adults. Remote monitoring systems improve chronic disease management by facilitating timely clinical interventions and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Additionally, digital platforms promote patient engagement, independence, and adherence to treatment regimens, contributing to improved health outcomes and quality of life among elderly populations. Despite these benefits, barriers such as limited digital literacy, accessibility challenges, data privacy concerns, and unequal technology adoption persist, particularly among vulnerable older adults. In conclusion, digital health technologies offer substantial potential to strengthen healthcare systems’ capacity to address the complex needs of aging populations. Successful implementation requires user-centered design, targeted training for older adults and caregivers, supportive policy frameworks, and investment in digital infrastructure. Integrating digital health into aging population care strategies can contribute to sustainable healthcare delivery and improved well-being for older adults.
| Published in | Abstract Book of the Conference on Digital Healthcare and Healthcare Systems Management |
| Page(s) | 25-25 |
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This is an Open Access abstract, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited. |
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2026. Published by Science Publishing Group |
Digital Health, Aging Population, Elderly Care, Telemedicine, Remote Monitoring, Healthcare Innovation
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