Acorn SMART Tablet Pilot
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The ACORN pilot project sought to demonstrate the impact of smart technology solutions specifically designed for improving social inclusion, health and wellbeing of older adults. 28 Participants from Louth took part in this project. Each participant received an age friendly designed “ACORN” smart tablet.
The objectives of the Pilot were:
Over the period of the trial, participants were invited to attend periodic group training sessions. They were asked to test features of the device and to give opinions on improvements. Their comments and feedback informed the final product design and this feedback was submitted in order to inform National and Local Government policy.
Main target group: Vulnerable older people (e.g. at risk or victims of abuse, living alone, poor etc.)
Other target group(s): People keen to adopt digital smart technologies but limited in the skills needed to use these technologies
Sector(s): Information and communication
Desired outcome for older people:
Build and maintain relationships