Alexis Woo
Alexis Woo
Community Care—a mobile app designed to alleviate the caregiver burden that many family caregivers experience while caring for an elderly family member
Many elderly people prefer to age in place, to grow old in their own homes. This has its benefits: familiar surroundings, community, independence, no moving costs, etc. However, there are also drawbacks: social isolation, degradation of physical and mental health, costly home modifications, etc. One of the biggest barriers to aging in place is the responsibility placed on family members for care and assistance, many of whom are untrained caregivers therefore at risk of suffering from caregiver burden, brought on by the stress of providing care. This often results in a decrease in the quality of care and a decrease in the quality of life for the caregiver. Community Care is a mobile app designed to alleviate the caregiver burden that many family caregivers experience when caring for an elderly family member.
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