Assembling mass-market technology for the sake of wellbeing: a case study on the adoption of ambient intelligent systems by older adults living at home

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2213-2233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco J. Gutierrez ◽  
Diego Muñoz ◽  
Sergio F. Ochoa ◽  
José M. Tapia
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Mass Market ◽  
Ambient Intelligent ◽  
At Home

Implementing an intelligent video monitoring system to detect falls of older adults at home: a multiple case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-271
Author(s):  
Nolwenn Lapierre ◽  
Alain St-Arnaud ◽  
Jean Meunier ◽  
Jacqueline Rousseau
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Video Monitoring ◽  
False Alarms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
At Home

Purpose Older adults are at a high risk of falling. The consequences of falls are worse when the person is unable to get up afterward. Thus, an intelligent video monitoring system (IVS) was developed to detect falls and send alerts to a respondent. This study aims to explore the implementation of the IVS at home. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study was conducted with four dyads: older adults and informal caregivers. The IVS was implemented for two months at home. Perceptions of the IVS and technical variables were documented. Interviews were thematically analyzed, and technical data were descriptively analyzed. Findings The rate of false alarms was 0.35 per day. Participants had positive opinions of the IVS and mentioned its ease of use. They also made suggestions for improvement. Originality/value This study showed the feasibility of a two-month implementation of this IVS. Its development should be continued and tested with a larger experimental group.

Microlearning Method to Building Learning Capsules for Older Adults: A Case Study for COVID-19 Prevention at Home

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Gomez ◽  
Alexandra Bermeo ◽  
Daniela Prado ◽  
Priscila Cedillo
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Assessment of health/functioning of older adults who consume psychoactive substances

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 942-950
Author(s):  
Vania Dias Cruz ◽  
Silvana Sidney Costa Santos ◽  
Jamila Geri Tomaschewski-Barlem ◽  
Bárbara Tarouco da Silva ◽  
Celmira Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Health Functioning ◽  
Final Consideration ◽  
Theory Of Complexity

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the health/functioning of the older adult who consumes psychoactive substances through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, considering the theory of complexity. Method: Qualitative case study, with 11 older adults, held between December 2015 and February 2016 in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, using interviews, documents and non-systematic observation. It was approved by the ethics committee. The analysis followed the propositions of the case study, using the complexity of Morin as theoretical basis. Results: We identified older adults who consider themselves healthy and show alterations - the alterations can be exacerbated by the use of psychoactive substances - of health/functioning expected according to the natural course of aging such as: systemic arterial hypertension; depressive symptoms; dizziness; tinnitus; harmed sleep/rest; and inadequate food and water consumption. Final consideration: The assessment of health/functioning of older adults who use psychoactive substances, guided by complex thinking, exceeds the accuracy limits to risk the understanding of the phenomena in its complexity.

scholarly journals A Tale of Two Disasters

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 694-694
Author(s):  
Tammy Mermelstein
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Ice Storm ◽  
Social Media Analysis ◽  
Individual Survival ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Abstract Preparing for or experiencing a disaster is never easy, but how leaders communicate with older adults can ease a situation or make it exponentially worse. This case study describes two disasters in the same city: Hurricane Harvey and the 2018 Houston Texas Ice Storm and the variation in messaging provided to and regarding older adults. For example, during Hurricane Harvey, the primary pre-disaster message was self-preparedness. During the storm, messages were also about individual survival. Statements such as “do not [climb into your attic] unless you have an ax or means to break through,” generated additional fear for older adults and loved ones. Yet, when an ice storm paralyzed Houston a few months later, public messaging had a strong “check on your elderly neighbors” component. This talk will explore how messaging for these events impacted older adults through traditional and social media analysis, and describe how social media platforms assisted people with rescue and recovery. Part of a symposium sponsored by Disasters and Older Adults Interest Group.

Developing A Digital Psychoeducational Tool to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults: A Design Case Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Abdullah Al Mahmud ◽  
Katrina M. Long ◽  
Karra D. Harrington ◽  
Kit Casey ◽  
Sunil Bhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Design Case ◽  
Design Case Study
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