Abstract
This paper presents our preliminary investigation and approach towards a mixed physical-virtual technology for stimulating social interactions among and with older adults in nursing homes. We report on set of surveys, apps and focus groups aiming at understanding the different motivations and obstacles in promoting social interactions in institutionalized care. We then present our approach to address some of the key themes found, e.g., the technological disparity, lack of conversation topics and opportunities to interact.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-106 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | CEUR Workshop Proceedings |
Volume | 1582 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Nursing homes
- Older adults
- Persuasion strategies
- Social interactions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science(all)