Any further feedback on how to improve the project?
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Work with relevant authorities and 3P Partner (People, Public, Private) sector to ensure digital equality that does not discriminate base on age whether elderly or youth.
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Sign-up rate for vulnerable elderly, PDPA issues and non-compliance.
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Consider potential partners to network, collaborate and leverage on to launch your platform successfully.
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Work with relevant authorities and 3P Partner (People, Public, Private) sector to ensure digital equality that does not discriminate base on age whether elderly or youth.
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Sign-up rate for vulnerable elderly, PDPA issues and non-compliance.
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Consider potential partners to network, collaborate and leverage on to launch your platform successfully.
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
engage neighbours who can suggest possible elderly neighbours to you and you go check it on the elderly if they would like to take part
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
too many of such platforms, how can you identify vulnerable elderly
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
volunteers who can commit long term and not short term
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Work with relevant authorities and 3P Partner (People, Public, Private) sector to ensure digital equality that does not discriminate base on age whether elderly or youth.
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Sign-up rate for vulnerable elderly, PDPA issues and non-compliance.
Sebastian
2021-01-25 12:02:34
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Consider potential partners to network, collaborate and leverage on to launch your platform successfully.
Quan Yang Yeo
2021-01-25 12:02:33
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
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Quan Yang Yeo
2021-01-25 12:02:33
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
What about those that are not technically capable enough to use the platform? How do you prevent elderly from consuming disinformation from this platform? Would this end up cultivating some bad behavior through the usage of the platform (e.g. toxicity tow
Quan Yang Yeo
2021-01-25 12:02:33
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
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In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Before talking about technology, the question is, are the elderlies willing to give it a go to learn and use the smart devices? If yes, who and how will they be taught such skills?
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
How to identify the community of people? Elderlies are sometimes reluctant to try new things and mingle around.
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
How sure are you that the elderlies would actually want to participate in such programme/activities?
kaylee
2021-01-25 11:59:04
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
I believe that a potential source could be to work with technology giants, and have a system in place whereby for products that they have discontinued but still have stocks, for it to be converted to a senior-friendly device and used in this program Also,
kaylee
2021-01-25 11:59:04
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
One important aspect is how would continuity and consistency be ensured? Usually when such activities are being held, there is a need for a common space. Such a set-up is not that easy to come about and would require much planning, therefore many voluntee
kaylee
2021-01-25 11:59:04
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Since the elderly are involved, the focus needs to be on the proximity of the individuals they can forge connections with. Rather than having activities to be done, many seniors enjoy simply having heart-to-heart conversations with people and to be able t
Daryl
2021-01-25 11:59:04
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
You simply can't. Onboarding of users or even education is an extremely expensive operation for a tech business and that is why most tech companies build on the preface that it's users knows how to use the tool - the smartphone.
Daryl
2021-01-25 11:59:04
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Building a sustainable business model and achieving product market fit.
Daryl
2021-01-25 11:59:04
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Understand why there are vulnerable elderly in the first place. I feel that the problem lies in how our society has cultivated apathetic individuals which should be address rather than trying to solve a small problem.
Angelina
2021-01-25 11:59:03
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Very difficult because many elderly people do not even have access to personal electronic devices.
Angelina
2021-01-25 11:59:03
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Few people (especially youngsters) will commit to the project on a regular basis. Some may participate a few times and build relationships, then suddenly have other commitments and leave. The elderly may feel abandoned as a result.
Angelina
2021-01-25 11:59:03
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Perhaps you can make it in a game format, where young people and the elderly can team up and compete against each other. Of course, you'll have to ensure there are some aspects where the elderly would have more advantage, and some aspects where the young
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Technology is not the solution to isolation. Heading this direction will further exacerbate the problem. You see this in young people, the most digitally connected generation, are increasingly suicidal and depressed. If this is the foundation of this proj
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Technology is not the solution to isolation. Heading this direction will further exacerbate the problem. You see this in young people, the most digitally connected generation, are increasingly suicidal and depressed. If this is the foundation of this proj
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Technology is not the solution to isolation. Heading this direction will further exacerbate the problem. You see this in young people, the most digitally connected generation, are increasingly suicidal and depressed. If this is the foundation of this proj
kaylee
2021-01-23 23:57:55
Elderly facing social isolation has long been an ongoing problem that has become even more prominent during COVID-19, especially in the circuit breaker period whereby volunteer projects were halted. During the circuit breaker period, I volunteered for thi
kaylee
2021-01-23 23:41:39
As a student who is graduating this coming May, I am very glad to see such initiatives that aim to connect us with more regional opportunities and empower us to be more future-ready. I believe that mentorship is key in bridging the gap. In university, suc
Technology is not the solution to isolation. Heading this direction will further exacerbate the problem. You see this in young people, the most digitally connected generation, are increasingly suicidal and depressed. If this is the foundation of this proj
Technology is not the solution to isolation. Heading this direction will further exacerbate the problem. You see this in young people, the most digitally connected generation, are increasingly suicidal and depressed. If this is the foundation of this proj
Sebastian
2021-01-23 17:18:09
I serve in the front-line at the heart of the community as a Social Worker and am heartened to hear your team interest to do good for the vulnerable elderly in the area of mental health. In my course of work, I do encounter clients that face mental health
Jessy Kee
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
before bridging the mental health support gap, you would definitely have to bridge the technology gap. do the elderly you wish to work with have access to these devices? wifi connection? could you work with partners to sponsor these devices and connection
Jessy Kee
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
whenever a project involves both the elderly and technology, there will definitely be challenges there, but the key lies in how you would want to mitigate those challenges, how are you going to deploy your volunteers or participants to help the elderly wi
Jessy Kee
2021-01-22 11:33:57
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
for now I guess the main question is HOW? how do you plan to achieve what you've stated in the project description?
Rachel Chan
2021-01-22 11:33:56
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
For whatever you have in mind, conduct interviews and user testing with a wide range of elderly people. Some are tech-savvy and can handle things like e-mail. Others have never used a computer in their life. Some may have smartphones but no idea how to pr
Rachel Chan
2021-01-22 11:33:56
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Elderly being reluctant to meet strangers, the logistics of getting them together (whether physically or online), language barriers, reaching out to them and getting them on board
Rachel Chan
2021-01-22 11:33:56
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
It's a great idea, but how will you execute on it? Have you validated the fact that elderly would want to connect with strangers and engage in activities? What about a solution that targets their family members and tries to improve intergenerational bondi
Gabriel
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Word of mouth, to encourage elderly to share this information and to encourage them to embrace technology and self-improvement.
Gabriel
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
If the target audience is elderly, would IT savvy platform be the best medium for educating the elderly?
Gabriel
2021-01-22 11:33:55
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Elderly adoption of the idea, i feel that they would not be inclined to participate. Maybe providing a form for them to fill up their hobbies and interest before hand, then allocating the youth with similar interest to the specific elderly to enhance the
Joshua Lim
2021-01-22 11:23:54
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Create an app for the elderly people to access an online platform effortlessly.
Joshua Lim
2021-01-22 11:23:54
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Possible spread of the covid 19 virus, putting the older folks at risk. Also, not all might be perceptive to get to know strangers.
Joshua Lim
2021-01-22 11:23:54
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Create electives / programmes at tertiary education institutions to get the younger generation to help plan and connect with some of the older folks
Joshua Lim
2021-01-21 22:31:42
I think creating an elderly friendly app is a good way for the elderly to connect digitally without the need to meet physically, especially during this covid19 pandemic period. As for the cost, I think it’ll be good if the government can sponsor part of t
Rachel Chan
2021-01-21 12:28:19
I'd recommend a lot of user interviews to figure out exactly what kinds of problems the elderly face, how they're currently trying to solve them (or not), and the kind of solution that would be ideal for their situation. I'm sure that there's no one-size-
Jordain Tay
2021-01-21 10:42:19
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
changing the target audience
Jordain Tay
2021-01-21 10:42:19
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Elderly may not be susceptible to technology due to the burgeoning technology gap
Jordain Tay
2021-01-21 10:42:19
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
I feel that the target audience should be changed from vulnerable elderly to youths and young working adults (transitioning from studying into the work force currently)
shanmin
2021-01-21 10:38:17
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
ensure that graphics and voice assistance are in place. lesser of text as they might have trouble reading them
shanmin
2021-01-21 10:38:17
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
financial constraints and communication errors. many elderlies speak dialect as their main form of communication, not many youngsters know how to communicate in dialects. might be awkward.
shanmin
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
create awareness on social media and form a group of volunteers to check on them once a week
Eugene Woon
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
it is very hard, as to do so, you have to educate elderly on how to use it first
Eugene Woon
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
subscription rate, elderly that are not susceptible to this idea
Eugene Woon
2021-01-21 10:38:16
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
the platform on how this is implemented, digitalized may not be the best as some of them may not have smart phones
Shanice
2021-01-20 16:29:01
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
I imagine that the elderly and younger generation would meet at a common venue (e.g. community centres) and engage in the activities on the platform. It may be difficult for the elderly and younger generation to engage on the platform on their own/ at the
Shanice
2021-01-20 16:29:01
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
This program may be unsustainable in the long run with financial constraints
Shanice
2021-01-20 16:29:01
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Work with schools and other organisations to get younger people on board this idea
Amos Law
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Look at elderly user experience - use graphics instead of text, so that the technology (e.g., apps) will be cross-language; not too many layers of navigation in any app as they may get lost in navigating; leverage on their children
Amos Law
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Many psychological interventions are English-based, and may be harder to translate into the language that the elderly are familiar with (typically dialects); elderly still view mental wellbeing through biased lenses (e.g., "i am not siao lang")
Amos Law
2021-01-20 13:35:14
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
What are the specific mentall wellbeing issues faced by the vulnerable elderly?
Victor
2021-01-19 15:09:28
I think it is important to study the elderly's existing social networks and design the solutions around them.
Yuki Ling
2021-01-11 10:20:18
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Try working with NGOs, community centres, social workers to tap on their reach
Yuki Ling
2021-01-11 10:20:18
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
How to reach elderly who do not have the means or knowledge to access technology - which is the bulk of elderly who can benefit most from this idea
Yuki Ling
2021-01-11 10:20:18
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Will be good to have a pool of younger people who can participate in this project long term. So the interactions with the elderly are not once-off and genuine connections can be established over time.
Yuki Ling
2021-01-11 10:20:18
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Try working with NGOs, community centres, social workers to tap on their reach
Yuki Ling
2021-01-11 10:20:18
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
How to reach elderly who do not have the means or knowledge to access technology - which is the bulk of elderly who can benefit most from this idea
Yuki Ling
2021-01-11 10:20:18
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Will be good to have a pool of younger people who can participate in this project long term. So the interactions with the elderly are not once-off and genuine connections can be established over time.
Joyce
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
This is a tough question and it is a privilege question. Elderly who have the know-how will be able to access, or have the resources (manpower) to access. We can collaborate with government-supported digital application, token distributed to elderly. Tech
Joyce
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Efficacy is highly dependent on the elderly themselves/caretakers - whether their want is more than their need to (fundamental problem), the big how to make this sustainable in the long run, funding and resources, as well as manpower.
Joyce
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Many areas of improvement - creating awareness/education, what is the big why/rationale, narrow down to specific demographic, how can we bring in relevant people/organisations? What is the specific mental health problems that we can see concrete results i
Jiayu T
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Having a helpline to troubleshoot with the elderly should they face any difficulty in using it. Holding workshops in different communities to engage the elderly and share about the technology. You can tap on existing pools of elderly population - e.g. thr
Jiayu T
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Lack of funding, elderly's resistance to the use of technology.
Jiayu T
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Connecting elderly with others based on common interest, ensuring that the on-boarding process is simple enough for an elderly to do so with minimal help. If some help is needed, ensure that ambassadors are available to help them out at their convenience.
Jiayu T
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Having a helpline to troubleshoot with the elderly should they face any difficulty in using it. Holding workshops in different communities to engage the elderly and share about the technology. You can tap on existing pools of elderly population - e.g. thr
Jiayu T
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Lack of funding, elderly's resistance to the use of technology.
Jiayu T
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Connecting elderly with others based on common interest, ensuring that the on-boarding process is simple enough for an elderly to do so with minimal help. If some help is needed, ensure that ambassadors are available to help them out at their convenience.
Jiayan Teo
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Befriender to reach elderly/ making device buttons big / have Chinese instructions
Jiayan Teo
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Logistic issues - difficult to bring frail elderly tgt / language barrier / how to reach out to them
Jiayan Teo
2021-01-08 11:21:05
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Think about logistically how to gather elderly
Tiffany Goh
2021-01-08 11:21:04
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Use whatsapp audio messages to communicate
Tiffany Goh
2021-01-08 11:21:04
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Technology woes, and onboarding of elderly for the programme.
Tiffany Goh
2021-01-08 11:21:04
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Using whatsapp to disseminate information, in all languages. Still have some form of real life activities. I think old people find it difficult to text all the time. Unless you teach them to record audio messages?
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
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In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Technology too difficult for elderly to use, they don't know that this community exists
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Connecting elderly not just to other vulnerable elderly but also their friends!
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
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In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Technology too difficult for elderly to use, they don't know that this community exists
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Connecting elderly not just to other vulnerable elderly but also their friends!
Joyce
2021-01-07 22:43:32
Many areas of improvement -
big how (to make it accessible + easy for elderly to use) - possible to collaborate with government intervention such as singpass app/token as there are education pillars for constant reinforcements
Big why (which specific me
Joyce
2021-01-07 22:43:32
Many areas of improvement -
big how (to make it accessible + easy for elderly to use) - possible to collaborate with government intervention such as singpass app/token as there are education pillars for constant reinforcements
Big why (which specific me
Joyce
2021-01-07 22:43:31
Many areas of improvement -
big how (to make it accessible + easy for elderly to use) - possible to collaborate with government intervention such as singpass app/token as there are education pillars for constant reinforcements
Big why (which specific me
Joyce
2021-01-07 22:43:30
Many areas of improvement -
big how (to make it accessible + easy for elderly to use) - possible to collaborate with government intervention such as singpass app/token as there are education pillars for constant reinforcements
Big why (which specific me
Joyce
2021-01-07 22:43:29
Many areas of improvement -
big how (to make it accessible + easy for elderly to use) - possible to collaborate with government intervention such as singpass app/token as there are education pillars for constant reinforcements
Big why (which specific me
Joyce
2021-01-07 22:43:27
Many areas of improvement -
big how (to make it accessible + easy for elderly to use) - possible to collaborate with government intervention such as singpass app/token as there are education pillars for constant reinforcements
Big why (which specific me
Angela
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
More guidance on technology via TV.
Angela
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
The elderly are not able to access the platform.
Angela
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
the elderly are not very savvy, so a video function will be more applicable with one touch.
Jia Ying
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
creating a free app maybe but you need to educate elderly on using it and this is typically quite hard. are you able to teach elderly to use technology using Mandarin/ malay/ tamil/ dialects?
Jia Ying
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
elderly might not be able /willing to learn how to use this new platform, more support must be given to introduce this. which elderly are you targeting - those living alone/ poorer elderly/ those who are immobile?
Jia Ying
2021-01-04 10:09:08
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
more details need to be laid out
Esean
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
Ensure it is available in different languages, use speech function instead of typing
Esean
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "What are some potential problems that we might face?"
Language barrier and convincing elderly to change their habits
Esean
2021-01-04 10:09:07
In response to "How can we improve on this idea?"
Be more specific in the demographic of people to connect with the elderly
wendy
2020-12-28 16:01:46
currently, there are many other projects doing inter-generational work. what is special about your project and how do you measure the effectiveness of your project? do consider these pointers. what kind of platform are you using? may want to include more
Xian Wei
2020-12-27 22:40:47
In response to "How do we leverage on technology, yet ensure that the elderly can access it freely?"
I think elderly will need Digital ambassador which government is already doing, i think we need such ambassador because some elderly do not know how to use Tracetogether as mentioned by MTI convid taskforce cochair by Mr Lawrence wong
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