ABSTRACT

The world’s population is ageing, which highlights the urgent need to think of solutions to integrate older adults into society. Technology, in turn, plays an important role in this context. According to the United Nations, technological resources are capable of reducing indicators of loneliness and social isolation in this age group. However, in order for these solutions to work, they need to be properly thought out and presented to this audience. This is why in this project television was chosen to be the central element of a system that connects the elderly to other generations.

In the solution, proactive notifications are sent to the TV suggesting specific actions, such as “how about calling your granddaughter?”. The proposed action can be carried out via a smart speaker, which is also integrated into the system. The use of voice resources eliminates layers of difficulties in interaction and, consequently, helps to bring generations closer together.