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Elderly Social NetworksNatalie, Vignesh, Hayden, & NicoleI&E Capstone Spring 2020
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The Team
Natalie Benderly Vignesh Gopalan Hayden Manseau Nicole Yuen
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Research Methods
Qualtrics Survey 96 peers answered about Grandparents
Phone Interviews 4 elderly people
Online Research
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The Problem: Elderly Social
Isolation
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Significance of Elderly Social Isolation
● Risk factor for all-cause mortality
● Raises cortisol → impairs immune system
● Equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day
● Associated with $6.7 billion in annual healthcare spending
Overview of Problem Health Implications Economic Implications
● Social circles shrink (quality and quantity) as people age → isolation○ Friends and
significant others pass away
○ Mobility decreases
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Increased Isolation Due to COVID-19
“It is a terrible irony of the virus: that for older adults, steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 increase the risks of social isolation, which carries its own devastating health effects.” -John Leland, New York Times
● Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19
● CDC Recommendations:○ People aged 60 and over
should avoid crowds and stay home
○ Nursing homes and assisted care facilities should restrict all visitation and cancel group activities
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Market Analysis
At Risk83.4 millionProjected population of seniors
over 65 in 2030 (compared to 56 million today)
1/3Seniors reported feeling a lack of
companionship and isolation
● Average life expectancy of women is 81.2 years, compared to 76.2 years (men)
● Elderly women are 3x as likely as elderly men to be widowed
● Compared to the overall population, 60% of those who live alone reported feeling lonely and isolated
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Market Research
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Market Research: Qualtrics Survey
Average Happiness By Living Situation Happiness - Deceased Spouse Correlation
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Market Research: COVID-19
Impact of COVID-19 on Elderly Community
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Market Research: Elderly Interviews
“Coronavirus has affected my normal life. We are very careful and are not socialising. It is very restricted. I ask the welfare of family members through phone or WhatsApp.” - Vignesh’s Grandma
“I am feeling depressed, and I am now feeling much worse because of the virus. I used to have a great social life.” - Jim (Assisted Living Home Resident who Hayden Interviewed)
“I am very anxious about coronavirus, and the media is making me more fearful. Seeing family makes me not feel as isolated” - Nicole’s Grandma
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Current Solutions
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Current Solutions
Social NetworksFacebook
AARPSenior ChatroomSenior Chatters
DevicesGrandPad
Claris Companion
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Communication with Grandparents
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