A new concept for the provision of safety and security related services for the elderly

Marinka Lanne, Päivi Hämäläinen, Jere Jännes, Jyri Hanski, Pekka Maijala

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    Abstract

    Finland has the fastest ageing population in Europe. The economic, social and political consequences and implications that this trend entails present opportunities as well as major challenges. More and more, the challenge lies in guaranteeing safe, high quality services for the elderly in a cost-efficient manner. VTT is working to address this problem in cooperation with companies, institutions and municipalities through the development of a novel operating model and versatile use of.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationResearch highlights in safety and security
    Place of PublicationEspoo
    PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
    Pages24-25
    ISBN (Electronic)978-951-38-8130-6
    ISBN (Print)978-951-38-8129-0
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible

    Publication series

    SeriesVTT Research Highlights
    Number10
    ISSN2242-1173

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    Lanne, M., Hämäläinen, P., Jännes, J., Hanski, J., & Maijala, P. (2013). A new concept for the provision of safety and security related services for the elderly. In Research highlights in safety and security (pp. 24-25). VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. VTT Research Highlights, No. 10 http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/researchhighlights/2013/R10.pdf