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"Independence Matters is a joint collaboration between the Technology Strategy Board and Design Council to support the development of great consumer services for later life.   Through the programme we've funded seven start up enterprises who have used design-led approaches to develop innovative services that help older adults live well and stay independent. Find out more about the three different programmes of work, including a design challenge for secondary schools and the two business challenges: Keeping Connected and Home & Away"

"One in three of us who live to 65 will have some form of dementia before we die. A million people in the UK will be living with the condition by 2021. But there's a difference between simply living and living well. The Design Council in partnership with the Department of Health has funded and supported the development of five innovative new design solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia."

"U3A Online courses are short courses specially designed for older people and available through a partnership between Third Age Trust (the UK national U3A organisation) and the U3A Online Inc.(based in Australia). These are courses for which no entry qualifications are required. They offer no credit on completion and are designed purely for personal interest and enjoyment.  They have been written by volunteers who are experienced tutors or course leaders in their fields.  These courses are aimed at U3A members, ex-U3A members who are no longer able to attend a U3A, and those unable to access conventional courses for one reason or another (e.g. restricted mobility, disability, etc)."

"But the other thing we have to remember is that there's probably little value in telling people that the internet is good for them. In a sense, this is where the government's Digital by Default strategy is flawed: people feel a bit bullied, they think it's about saving money (which it is) and why should they put themselves out for that? We would be better off thinking about why young people go on the internet. It isn't primarily because the health service needs them to, or even for price comparisons, cheap deals and easy banking. It's because the internet offers the things they love: music, relationships, the chance to make each other laugh. We would say this, of course, but at Gransnet we think we're an attractor for older people online: we offer something that gives older people real pleasure. But with the internet currently designed primarily by 23 year-olds for 23 year-olds, there still isn't enough really compelling content for older people, designed by the over-50s for the over-50s"

"Sus-IT is a research project funded by the New Dynamics of Ageing (NDA) initiative, the largest research programme on ageing ever mounted in the UK. Research under the New Dynamics of Ageing programme will impact on policy decisions and scientific, technology and design choices that will make sure that older people will enjoy better quality lives. Here you can find out more about what our research involves, read our publications and find out how you can participate in our research."

"This web site is designed to be a supportive online community for the over 60s to keep in touch. Its focus is on interaction - with family, friends, each other and through interest groups. This website is easy-to-use and members want to be part of a 'virtual' friendly, caring and supportive community."

"Sus-IT is a research project funded by the New Dynamics of Ageing (NDA) initiative, the largest research programme on ageing ever mounted in the UK. Research under the New Dynamics of Ageing programme will impact on policy decisions and scientific, technology and design choices that will make sure that older people will enjoy better quality lives. Here you can find out more about what our research involves, read our publications and find out how you can participate in our research."

"My Life Software™ has developed Digital Reminiscence Therapy Software™, an innovative software solution that provides communication support and interactive games for the elderly and people with dementia. Designed by carers for carers, the product emanates from meticulous research and field testing involving frontline care workers, patients and family members - helping you to provide person-centred care at a fingers touch."

"DIGITAL TUESDAYS creates vibrant digital communities around public libraries.  The scheme began in 2011 and is currently running three strands. These are the DIGITAL BAZAAR®    - runner up at the prestigious 2012 CILIP Libraries Change Lives Awards (next one Saturday 10th November);  DTvip for visually impaired people (VIPs) and  screenings of films with local interest. Our most recent screening was  UTOPIA LONDON on Tuesday 6th March 2012.  Other strands  will be developed in 2012, alongside special events like DESIGN PHILANTHROPY, a collaboration with the Royal College of Art (exhibition/presentation November 2011)."

"his design study looks at how social networking technology can better support older people in maintaining connections to the individuals and groups that mean the most to them. People over 60 tend to use the internet in different ways to younger people and most current social networking sites offer little incentive for them to engage. An older person is more likely to use the internet for information rather than social communication or entertainment, currently the primary focus of many sites."