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Table 1 Primary needs of elderly

From: Ethical framework of assistive devices: review and reflection

Primary needs of elderly

To stay in their own places, whilst keeping their independency and quality of their lives safely

To grow medical professionals and doctors attention towards elderly’s well-being

To have control on their own life during course of emergency requiring assistance

To be motivated to take part in community life with the purpose of alleviating negative feelings, namely social isolation