What does it feel like to grow old? Professor Philip Tew and Nick Hubble asked over 300 seniors to document their experiences. The findings shed new light on this untapped, misunderstood demographic, overturning assumptions about who seniors really are.

Wearable technology only works if you wear it. It's a simple insight, yet one that is transforming the global market for personal security products as fast-growing Swiss watchmaker Limmex sees growth with a smart little watch that can save lives.

Social networks have become a naturalised form of communication – but how much do ‘friends’ really care? By strengthening the connection between online and offline networks, Tyze heralds a new hybrid support structure for those who need it most.

Alex is a Linux-based operating system that helps users to stay connected and independent through a simple, secure interface managed via the cloud. But would anyone other than the elderly use it?

Life 2.0 is an EU-funded project, involving 13 core partners in five EU countries, which has developed a series of networked applications to help empower elderly residents to live more independent lives.