Modern societies are aging while simultaneously experiencing rapid technological changes. Research and development in gerontechnology—technology and aging—are increasingly vital for enhancing the quality of life for older individuals and society as a whole. This field focuses on prevention, compensation, enhancement, and support for caregivers. Prevention involves creating healthy, safe environments, such as adapting bathrooms in smart homes to prevent falls. Compensation encompasses a wide range of technologies that assist individuals facing declines in perceptual, motor, or cognitive abilities, aiding in rehabilitation and care. Enhancement highlights that aging can also bring opportunities for growth, new activities, self-expression, education, and social roles, with technology helping individuals remain "fit for life" in their later years. Lastly, aids for caregivers address the need for technological support tailored to both older adults and their caregivers, which is increasingly important as the number of caregivers diminishes in relation to the growing population of older individuals.
