Abstract
Intelligent communities can nurture environments conducive to fostering positive and meaningful relationships among the elderly. This systematic literature review examines the role of these communities in the aging population’s social relations. Through the review of studies and interventions via the Scopus database, we investigate how some innovative approaches are positively impacting the quality of life for the elderly. We identified examples of initiatives, technological solutions, and a social project successfully implemented in communities to strengthen older adult support networks. The contributions of this article lie in providing a comprehensive view of how smart technologies are shaping support for the senior population with a potential to enhance their emotional health. Additionally, it reflects on potential approaches to promote the well-being of the elderly through design. This article offers insights for professionals and researchers interested in innovating to promote active aging.
Keywords
intelligent communities; active aging; innovation; support networks
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.1164
Citation
Branco, G., and Quaresma, M. (2024) Towards active aging: Investigating innovations within intelligent communities, in Gray, C., Ciliotta Chehade, E., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L., Ciuccarelli, P., Lloyd, P. (eds.), DRS2024: Boston, 23–28 June, Boston, USA. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2024.1164
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Towards active aging: Investigating innovations within intelligent communities
Intelligent communities can nurture environments conducive to fostering positive and meaningful relationships among the elderly. This systematic literature review examines the role of these communities in the aging population’s social relations. Through the review of studies and interventions via the Scopus database, we investigate how some innovative approaches are positively impacting the quality of life for the elderly. We identified examples of initiatives, technological solutions, and a social project successfully implemented in communities to strengthen older adult support networks. The contributions of this article lie in providing a comprehensive view of how smart technologies are shaping support for the senior population with a potential to enhance their emotional health. Additionally, it reflects on potential approaches to promote the well-being of the elderly through design. This article offers insights for professionals and researchers interested in innovating to promote active aging.