With a society structured to cater to the needs of the elderly, people in France are boasting longer and better golden years. The leisurely lives of older people in the country are in stark contrast to the struggles that seniors in many other parts of the world will face.

After taking the time to visit the doctor and waiting an hour at a pharmacy, no one wants to hear that their medication isn't in stock. Online service Capsule wants to resolve the pain points associated with conventional chemists, delivering prescription drugs straight to New Yorkers’ doors.

Going to the doctor can be a hassle. Taking time off work, sitting in the waiting room and getting a prescription can take hours out of one's day. Dialogue is a Canadian start-up that is hoping to solve this inconvenience and make healthcare accessible in the workplace.

People become more physically and mentally vulnerable as they grow older – but they don’t want to be treated as such. How can technology be used to help make seniors’ lives easier and more sociable, enabling them to stay independent while bringing comfort to their relatives and carers?