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Smart Board for Elderly People​

Overview

A social problem around the world is that many elderly people feel lonely.

I come up with a new idea about simple SmartBoard for senior people who feel lonely.

Target Users

Elderly People

  • What is the loneliness that seniors feel in their general lives without professional lives without receiving professional services?
  • What’s the activity for those who don’t live in a community dedicated to the elderly?
  • Can a senior feel connected to someone 24/7?

Research Data

  • Social isolation is a lack of social connections.
  • 1/4 of adults aged 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated.
  • Social isolation was associated with about 50% increased risk of dementia and other serious medical conditions.
  • Social isolation can lead to loneliness in some people, while others can feel lonely without being socially isolated.
  • Poor social relationships was associated with a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke.
  • Social isolation was associated with about a 50% percent increased risk of dementia.
  • Loneliness was associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide.
  • Loneliness among heart failure patients was associated with a nearly 4 times increased risk of death, 68% increased risk of hospitalization, and 57% increased risk of emergency department visits.

CDC ‘Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging’

Weakness of welfare for senior

Getting to the point

To solve these problems, seniors could feel connected to someone 24/7 so that they feel like they are not alone.

  • Senior boards alarm every set time, remind them to exercise, deliver news of the day, and tell interesting stories and their biggest interest, “health information,” to be their best friend.
  • Through this smart board, seniors can find out what local events are and simply apply for participation. 
  • In addition, seniors can use SmartBoard to virtualize with people without leaving the house, talk comfortably with people, and even watch musicals or movies.
  • It is connected to 24/7 media experts, so even a small concern about health can always be consulted with an expert.
  • It is connected to a 24/7 professional counselor, so the consultation is always possible if they feel lonely or have any problems.

Advantages

  • Since it’s always connected to online/offline communities, senior solitude disappears.
  • 24/7 connection with experts reduces senior anxiety.
  • They can participate in many activities easily and comfortably, making them more active.
  • Even if you don’t go out, you can talk to your friends and enjoy it with just one touch, reducing your loneliness.
  • You can feel like you’re with someone with the notification function when the time comes.

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