Virtual Living Coach assistant for older adults living longer independently
J. B. van Waterschoot & P. J. Gramberg
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AbstractIn the Netherlands, like many other places in the world, we are experiencing challenges with an aging society. In the past, most of the older adults not being able to live independently would move to a nursing home. Currently, one in seven people are working in healthcare. If nothing is to be done, by 2040, one in four employees of all working force will have to work in healthcare (Sociaal Economische Raad, 2020). Nursing homes cannot meet demand of the aging population and therefore older adults will need to live longer independently at home. A part of Dutch older adults live in low-income housing, which range from apartments to single-family homes. These homes are often built for families or younger couples and are not suitable for older adults. For example, a third floor apartment without an elevator is an obstacle for an older adult with limited mobility to go out much. Professionals working in low-income housing organizations visit older adults to talk about their living situation and try to help them make adjustments in their current home or help them move. However, there is not enough staff to support older adults in this process. We have to look for solutions that can help with staff helping more people in their limited time. A virtual living coach assistant would support the staff by doing part of the intake conversations and can help the professional with having this conversation.Keywords: virtual assistant, older adults, housing
J. B. van Waterschoot & P. J. Gramberg (2024). Virtual Living Coach assistant for older adults living longer independently. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 2-2
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.894.2.sp