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  • More people are divorcing later in life – new project to study the consequences


    Divorces later in life are becoming increasingly common in Sweden. Over the past few decades, the number of divorces among people over 50 has risen sharply – at a much faster rate than among younger people. What are the long-term consequences for this? A new research project at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) at Jönköping University will investigate the phenomenon.

  • Digital tools in home help services are to become more user-friendly


    Digital tools such as safety alarms, sensors, and digital supervision are becoming increasingly common in home help services to enhance the safety and independence of older people. At the same time, the experience of care providers and previous studies show that the technology does not always function optimally in everyday life—neither for the elderly nor the home help staff. Therefore, more suitable solutions are now being developed and tested within the Welfare@home project at Jönköping University (JU).