(BBC News)
March 1, 2013
LOUGHBOROUGH, ENGLAND– [Excerpt provided by Inclusion Daily Express] Whether you like it or not, there’s a good chance you are going to have to work longer than your parents.
Many countries are heading for what is commonly known as the Demographic Timebomb. This means an increasing proportion of their populations falling into older age-brackets.
A combination of longer life and lower birth rates mean an early retirement – or even a normal retirement – may just not be on the cards. Even if your sector or nation is lucky enough to be awash with workers, falling pension returns mean you will probably want to stay on anyway.
Of course, there is already technology available that will solve many of the problems associated with older workforces. These are often designed with disability in mind, rather than age.
“Scan and read applications are becoming increasingly popular,” says Glenn Tookey, chief executive of Sight and Sound Technology. “This technology makes printed or electronic text accessible by speaking text aloud.”
“In addition, the software gives users the ability to write and edit documents as well as including features for note taking, summarising content, and outlining text,” he adds.
But there’s plenty more on the way.
Entire article:
How Old Age Technology could help stop a demographic time bomb
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21535772
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