Date of Award
December 2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Design
Advisor(s)
Donald W. Carr
Keywords
Design, Design Interface, Older Adults, Qualitative Research
Subject Categories
Arts and Humanities
Abstract
This thesis project seeks to unpack how older adults living in assisted living facilities
maintain and deepen their social connections. According to established research, social support systems and active lifestyles are major factors in improving quality of life. By sitting down with residents in the assisted living division of Menorah Park in
Syracuse, and conducting a series of research activities, a better understanding of how older adults live in assisted living facilities.
One potential design solution currently being explored to keep older adults socially engaged could be the design of a social hub terminal that encourages residents to congregate daily to find out what types of events and programs are occurring in the facility as well as in the local community. Based on their daily routines, the terminal interface was designed based upon the participant’s favored activities.
Access
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Detwiler, Kathryn Marie, "FACILITATING SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR ADULTS IN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES" (2017). Theses - ALL. 185.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/185
