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With one click: Need-based, social support for older people for more autonomy, living comfort and health

Society is currently undergoing a major demographic change. The proportion of people over 80 is increasing significantly and, according to studies, the majority of Austrians want to spend the rest of their lives within their own four walls, whereby good social contacts with family, neighbours and friends are very important.
The time is ripe - intelligent and simple AAL systems will find their way into our lives, because previous AAL pilot projects have shown that people accept easy to use systems that provide security and promote social contacts. The challenge is therefore to consistently simplify AAL technology to enhance the quality of life, social contacts and health of older people.

Aim of the project

MEK relies on proven and stable technologies and bundles them into an innovative and easy-to-use solution with a "social button" in the centre. This "social button" is connected to a TV set and thus the interface between people in old age and the family. If no person in the family can be reached, the call is forwarded to volunteers. Optionally, people in old age can also use the system to establish a connection to the digital ordination and (with the support of the family or volunteers) order meals on wheels, therapies and services. The TV set, however, primarily inspires people in old age to participate in contacts and events in "real life" in the regional environment. The vision of the project is to promote the greatest possible autonomy in life, health and well-being in old age, to secure social contacts and to promote voluntary help.