Research Article
Promoting Active Aging with a paper-based SNS application
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2015.259069, author={Raymundo Cornejo and Nadir Weibel and M\^{o}nica Tentori and Jes\^{u}s Favela}, title={Promoting Active Aging with a paper-based SNS application}, proceedings={9th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={PERVASIVEHEALTH}, year={2015}, month={8}, keywords={older adults active aging social networking sites digital pen and paper}, doi={10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2015.259069} }- Raymundo Cornejo
Nadir Weibel
Mónica Tentori
Jesús Favela
Year: 2015
Promoting Active Aging with a paper-based SNS application
PERVASIVEHEALTH
ICST
DOI: 10.4108/icst.pervasivehealth.2015.259069
Abstract
Social Networking Sites have become useful tools to strengthen communication with family and friends. Older adults, however, are often hesitant to use SNSs and are reluctant adopters of modern communication media. This results in an asymmetric condition, where younger and older adults use different media and communication channels. To balance communication practices we integrated classic media based on pen and paper with online social networks. In this paper we present a 36 weeks deployment study with an extended family (n=12) of the use of Tlatosketch, a hybrid system based on a digital photo frame, and digital pen and paper technology. This combination allows older adults to stay updated on Facebook and to post paper notes to Facebook. Our results show that Tlatosketch provides the older adult with a new media for self-expression, and improves the family social experience, thus helping them remain active while ageing. We close discussing directions for future work.