EMBRACING CONNECTIVITY: TANGIBLE, CUSTOMIZED CHECK-INS FOR OLDER ADULTS TO COMBAT SOCIAL ISOLATION
2024
Customized Check-Ins for Older Adults to Combat Social Isolation
Sample size: 15
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Author Information
Author(s): Bhowmick Pallabi, Huber Lesa
Primary Institution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Hypothesis
Can tangible, customized daily check-ins improve social connectivity among older adults?
Conclusion
Customized peer-based check-in systems can enhance social connections and reduce stigma among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- 80% of participants lived alone and wanted daily check-ins.
- 87% emphasized the need for a customized interface that fits their routines.
- Participants opposed passive monitoring and preferred peer-to-peer check-ins.
Takeaway
This study shows that older adults want to check in with each other daily to feel less lonely and more connected.
Methodology
The study involved a 3-hour co-design session with 15 older adults, where their needs were discussed and analyzed.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 70-90, with 80% living alone.
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