Digital Welfare Services Create Barriers for Older Immigrants
New research indicates that increasing digitalisation of Swedish welfare services can lead to social exclusion for older immigrants.
2026年10月26日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Sweden moves public care online. New research shows this builds barriers for older immigrants.
The study looks at senior life in Sweden, Finland, and Japan. It shows that online welfare tools can isolate older people with foreign roots.
Language is the main issue. Many websites only work in a few languages.
This makes it hard for elderly immigrants to get help. Experts say online systems change daily life for seniors.
Systems must offer more language choices to keep older residents connected. (Source: Sveriges Radio)
Source: Radio Sweden (English)
