Elli Q; Robotics for Older Adults Social Health

Description

Keeping Older Adults Active and Engaged

ElliQ is the “proactive Artificial Intelligence driven social robot” designed to encourage an active and engaged lifestyle for older adults social health by suggesting activities and making it simple to connect with loved ones and keeping families closer!

Several social health research studies have shown a strong correlation between social interaction and health and well-being among older adults and have suggested that social isolation may have significant adverse effects on older adults.

Social Isolation is a common problem among older adults who live independently in their own homes however, innovative products like Elli Q will help keep our elders connected to not only family but also their friends, caregivers, and healthcare providers too

Why Is Social Health Important?

Research shows that older adults who stay active and busy with a lot of social interaction were some of the happiest and healthiest of their age group, and live longer than those who become isolated. Relationships and social interactions even help protect against illnesses by boosting the immune system.  Some of these health benefits according to researchers include:

• Lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduced risk for mental health issues such as depression

Researchers have long known about the health benefits of “social health” the ties that build trust, connection, and participation. But this link may be particularly important for older adults, because both our health and our social capital tend to decline as we age. In fact, your aging parents may be among the 43 percent of adults 60 and older who are lonely.

Benefits of Socialization

Keep in mind that technology isn’t a replacement for in-person contact, but Elli Q can help your aging parents feel more connected to family members and friends, especially if no one lives nearby. More than ever, being connected means aging healthfully, thanks to new technology like Elli Q that improves older adult’s lives, by staying connected, active and engaged!