Living in the Digital Age: AI Technology and the Changing Lifestyle of the Elderly

Abstract

As technology advances, diverse artificial intelligence products are invented and put into use. While dramatically improving the quality of human life, digital technologies are also changing the lifestyles of different groups to varying degrees. Focusing on the elderly population, this study utilizes a combination of questionnaire, interview, and documentary research methods in hopes of collecting information in a broad and comprehensive manner. The study mainly focuses on how AI technologies in the digital age are changing the lifestyles of older people and the potential factors that lead to such changes. The study reveals that the digital age has a dual impact on the lives of older people. Thanks to the intelligence and simplicity of AI technology, older people’s lives have become much more efficient and convenient. However, the expensive price of AI devices and products, which also keeps some older people from enjoying the convenience of technological inventions, prevents them from integrating into the digital society. Among many lifestyles, changes in home-based lifestyles are the areas of greatest change in the lifestyles of the elderly in the digital age. These changes are mainly influenced by social, technological and personal factors. The present study expresses ample social concerns for the elderly population. It also conducive to helping older people fully integrate into a smart and convenient life and equally enjoy the dividends of the digital age.