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With the increasing social gap between senior citizens and younger generations, technology can act as a bridge that facilitates interaction. There is a need for an active lifestyle for senior citizens focusing on socialisation, physical activity, cognition, and nutrition. Sahayak, an assistive system for the elderly, explores the use of technology to increase the involvement of the younger generation in their lives. Through adopting a user-centered design process, we explore how Sahayak enables older people to be independent and connect with their loved ones, fellow older people, and doctors. It also allows loved ones to gain knowledge of their parents’ and grandparents’ daily activities regarding their dietary habits, physical wellness, and medical health. Sahayak is an application for a tablet interface with a wristband worn by the user, as a complete system. The aim is to stay updated with the user’s medical health status, allowing Sahayak to provide advice regarding nutrition, physical wellness, and emergency alerts. In this paper, we would discuss the user research and design processes along with its importance in our application development. |
