Gezond bewegen is essentieel om de fysieke zelfredzaamheid van ouderen te bevorderen en te herstellen. De coronapandemie heeft de huidige samenleving veranderd, met mogelijke impact op (digitale) beweegbehoeftes en het welzijn van ouderen. Inzicht in de behoeftes van ouderen in deze bijzondere tijd is …

The aging population faces two conditions that threaten healthy aging: high fat mass (obesity) and low muscle mass and function (sarcopenia). The combination of both—referred to as sarcopenic obesity—synergistically increases the risk of adverse health outcomes. The two conditions often co-occur because …

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of people’s lives, and seems to have affected people’s wellbeing and relation to technology now, and in the future. Not only has it changed people’s lives and the way citizens live, work, exercise, craft and stay connected, the pandemic has also altered …

Aging is associated with a decline in the ability to carry out daily tasks. Physical activity can delay or diminish the decline and increase the ability of older adults to live independently at home. Performing home-based exercises can help older adults achieve the recommended levels of physical activity. …

Winkeliers kijken na een loodzware periode van lockdowns reikhalzend uit naar de volledige opening van hun deuren. Zowel voor de winkelier als de consument is het van groot belang dat er ‘corona-proof’ kan worden gewinkeld. Het afgelopen jaar hebben winkeliers al diverse maatregelen genomen om een omgeving …

This paper aims to present a systematic literature review on state-of-the-art Educational Escape Rooms (EERs) with the use of digital technologies. More specifically, the focus of the study is to present the current developments and trends concerning Digital Educational Escape Rooms (DEERs) and investigate …

Digital maker culture is increasingly studied for its impact on production and consumption patterns, technological innovation, educational potential and citizen engagement in design and technology. As making practices proliferate globally and begin to institutionalise, research …

Democracy is still organized according to an ancient model. Democracy has become a tradition where populists feel at home. Real politicians (game changers) must also dress up as puppets, so that they too can enter the populist political puppet show with one-liners and clinchers during election time. Technology …

We humans have characteristics of both prey and predators. As mammals, great apes are also roughly in the middle of the food chain, although technology (fire, leverage and language) has enabled us to manoeuvre ourselves upwards on our own. Digital (mass) communication technology helps us to strengthen …