Wearable sensors seem promising for increasing safety, independence and well-being among older adults. Some concerns seniors may have, such as falls and chronic diseases, might be minimized and managed in the near future through these small devices, as long as older adults keep them close to their bodies. Wearing a device for 24 hours is only possible if the device is comfortable and if aesthetic issues are addressed as well. But what are the requests from the seniors? Better to hear from them. In order to do so, COLABORAR organized a Focus group with some seniors to help researchers understand their points of view.
“Does the device resist water? It has to be something like a watch or a bracelet, because it is important to keep the sensors with us when we are in the shower.”
And how would you use it outdoors? Do you prefer a device to be attached to your clothes?
“Only if the device is small, we can use it pinned to the sweater.”
Don’t you prefer the device to be pinned to the belt?
“I don’ use a belt very often.”
And in this way, ideas flowed spontaneously. Everyone could express their opinion regarding wearable sensors, as well as their concerns and expectations about using these devices.
COLABORAR thanks our friends from the user network for always accepting the challenges.