2010-2016
Aging In Place: Optimizing Health Outcomes Through Technology, Design and Social Inclusion
Recreational Respite developed and implemented various immediate and long-term company strategies related to serving older adults. These included client research and program evaluation, engagement and innovation for new technologies, appropriate dissemination strategies through social media and other communication channels, and opportunities to connect with other companies to form the foundation for collaborative relationships. It was the beginning stages of developing online programming for isolated older adults and in person group programs addressing many social health and connectivity concerns for older adults in various communities.
Project/Research Details
October 2016, The SERC was awarded a $2.3million grant from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) to collaborate with small and medium sized companies to support them in the design of products , services and processes intended to benefit older adults and their families. This grant was subsequently extended for sixth year, allowing us the extra time to conclude certain projects and undertake new ones.
Project goals
to design, create, validate and implement a variety of H friendly technology applications including those that support healthy cognition.
To improve the quality of and access to, web or mobile base technologies and services for older adults. Meaningful social interactions are positively correlated with health outcomes; ensuring that older adults remain connected to society bracket and their families bracket digitally can be expected to enhance their health and well-being. Additionally this will create innovative opportunities for service provision as online tools can be customized to benefit older adults who live in a variety of geographic locations, or who present with unique personal challenges that may prevent them from accessing services in person.
To facilitate communication between different market segments, community service providers and mature consumers.
Partners included in this project were Acclaim Health, Atune ageing strategies and solutions, DynamicBrain and Posit Science, I Care Home Health, Jibe Stream, LifeTimes, Pigeon Brands, Pointerware, Recreational Respite, Schlegel Villages, Sienna Senior Living, Tertec Enterprises, Vintage Fitness and Spirit 50.
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