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Providing gerontological cares represents an increased challenge when applied to rural scenarios. This paper discusses the role of technology in gerontology and specifically how technology-based solutions can be developed to assist the elderly population in rural areas. We also characterize the Northeast Portuguese region exposing its rural characteristics and presented some demographic numbers. Finally, a conceptual model and a prototype supported by mobile devices are presented to assist and monitor the elderly and enhance business opportunities. The developed prototype allows not only to assist the elderly in a set of typical elderly population routines - such as those related to health - but also to improve the interaction between the elderly and their relatives and / or caregivers.
This work is part of a more extensive effort that has been made in the search for effective solutions to assist the elderly population in rural areas, typically distant from the main health and / or support services; contributing to relieve these deficits.
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Mobile devices Elders Rural regions Business Prototype
Citation
Cunha, Carlos R.; Mendonça, Vítor; Morais, Elisabete Paulo; Fernandes, Joana; Letra, Isaías (2020). Using mobile devices and apps to assist the elder population in rural areas and generate business opportunities. IBIMA Business Review. ISSN 1947-3788. 2020, p. 1-14
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IBIMA Publishing