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Project: Emergency response application to mitigate old age-related problems and user research.

Problem Statement

Health concerns for individuals aged 65 years and above have dominated the health arena, as many of them are prone to various illnesses and diseases. Such diseases include Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Accidents, Cancer, and Cerebrovascular disease (stroke). As a result of the above, the health of such individuals is a significant concern, especially to the health sector, and all means have to be put in place to help these individuals enjoy their old age in peace and increase their grace years. In respect to this, my team and I decided to come up with an idea where we will be able to solve the alarming concern of old related illnesses among the aged in our society. To minimize the dangers that are usually brought about by these diseases, our group is working on an application that such individuals can use to access help and quick health assistance. The app will go by the name "Gifted Grace." The application will be in such a way that the aged will be allowed to access healthcare services at the comfort of their home. They will be able to get first aid information and data regarding an emergency before the real help from practitioners is administered.

User Research

Research plan

To access the data, I need to actualize my idea; I plan to use sampling and interviews to siphon information from the aged within our locality. The interview will involve the aged where I would make them use the application and see their response, thus reducing their differences in their daily living. Additionally, I will also be trying to get information on age-related illnesses that the majority suffer from, followed by a survey involving the comparison of the health benefits that will result from them using the application.

Objectives

The main objective thus of our application is to help mitigate deaths cases that result from old related illnesses such as accidents due to lack of external aid. From the research, we will be able to know which segment to make is more accessible e.g., is it the accident part or doctors’ advice and services. The application will help the aged 65 years and older to have better old age and retirement ages as they control their health in their hands. Additionally, through the app, they will be able to access specific medical responses from professional doctors concerning their illness; thus, misdiagnosing cases will not happen. Also, the app will be connected to immediate relatives who will be notified in case of any eventualities or each time the target population uses the app.

Hypothesis

Research indicates that the aged in society are increasing gradually. It is projected that by 2030 their population will double, and thus there is a need to make sure that these individuals enjoy their old golden years with fewer health concerns.

Methods

Our sampling techniques and interviews will be conducted to individuals with distinct years from 65 to about 90 years. This indicates that our results will be diverse. No individual above the age of 65 needs to encounter an illness. Still, there are those eventualities that come with old age, such as reduced memory retention capabilities and eye sigh issues. Thus our app will be diverse where those with eyesight issues can be directed through the app using voice commands. As mentioned earlier, the app will be connected to an immediate person, friend, or relative; thus, the aged can use it to call for aid from their chosen assistance personnel.

Results

From the conducted research, its evident that old related health problems are diverse, and they differ from individual to individual and also their place of residence, lack or presence of family members or friends, and the nature of work they used to do before retirement. Accidental cases leading to injury and sometimes death e.g., when they fall downstairs, were several. Unfortunately, developing Alzheimer's diseases, Diabetes, Cancer, and Cerebrovascular disease were all developed and especially Alzheimer's diseases, where they lose their memory capabilities, thus forgetting things easily, resulting in accidents such as gas leaks and fires. The most affected individuals ranged from age 75 to 89 years as at this age, the majority needed assistance and help from other people. As I spoke with the samples identified, they confessed that if there could be away, they can be asking for help without strain, such as through an app will be very helpful, and our app can solve all this.

Notes: From the conducted interviews and survey, the app was of great aid as it helped solve simple but complex issues relating to old age.

Personas

Johnson brown

· 70 years old

· Widower

· Retired but does old jobs to support his grandchildren

· Suffering from depression

Needs

· He is living with his teenage grandchildren, who are very mischievous.

· Depressed as they get to trouble often especially in school

· Wants to have peaceful and less destruction from his grandchildren

· He wants to consult on how to overcome depression and gain aid to support the grandchildren.

Kimberly Moore

· 85 years old

· Lives alone

· Suffers from Alzheimer's diseases

· Retired teacher

Needs:

· home assistance especially in her kitchen

· Constant reminders to eat and take her medication

· A better way of getting reminders from her neighbor

References

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Community design, physical activity, and health among older adults. Journal of Planning Literature, 27(1), 43-60.

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Pain in aging community-dwelling adults in the United States: non-Hispanic whites, non-Hispanic blacks, and Hispanics. The Journal of Pain, 8(1), 75-84.

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