00000cam 2200000zi 4500 9.965458 CaOODSP 20261007091139 m o d f cr cn||||||||| 260826e202610##quc ob f000 0 eng d 9781100003375 CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP n-cn--- Em12-165/2026E-PDF Policy options to facilitate the development and use of assistive technologies designed to support seniors to live healthy, satisfying and independent lives. [Gatineau, Quebec] : Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors, October 2026. ©2026 1 online resource (page i, page 0, 83 pages, page 0) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Issued also in French under title: Options en matière de politiques visant à faciliter le développement et l'utilisation des technologies d'assistance conçues pour aider les aînés à vivre une vie saine, satisfaisante et indépendante. "Prepared by ParriagGroup for the Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors. …"-- Acknowledgements, page i. Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-61). "Canada's rapidly growing and diverse older adult population is increasing the demand for accessible, affordable, and effective assistive technologies (AT) that support aging in place. AT (including mobility aids, hearing and vision supports, digital tools, smart-home systems, and emerging AI-enabled technologies) can significantly enhance independence, safety, wellbeing, and social participation for older adults. However, despite growing innovation in the AgeTech ecosystem (hardware or software solutions that are designed explicitly for or with the potential to provide benefit to older adults and their caregivers), access to AT in Canada remains fragmented and inequitable. This report, prepared for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) as part of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Seniors Forum, examines current Canadian and international AT policies, barriers to access, and opportunities for coordinated action. It identifies policy options that could enable seniors and caregivers to benefit more fully from technological advancements that support healthy and independent aging. …"--Executive summary, page 5. Self-help devices for older people Government policy Canada. Self-help devices for people with disabilities Government policy Canada. Self-help devices for older people Canada Finance. Self-help devices for people with disabilities Canada Finance. Canada. Employment and Social Development Canada, issuing body. ParriagGroup, consultant. Options en matière de politiques visant à faciliter le développement et l'utilisation des technologies d'assistance conçues pour aider les aînés à vivre une vie saine, satisfaisante et indépendante. (CaOODSP)9.965457 PDF 865 KB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2026/edsc-esdc/Em12-165-2026-eng.pdf HTML N/A https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/seniors-forum-federal-provincial-territorial/reports-publications/assistive-technologies-support-seniors.html