Abstract
Tracking fluid intake can help reduce the risk of dehydration and, subsequently, the rehospitalization of older adults. Several technological solutions have been developed to track fluid intake, but older adults have not widely embraced them. We report on a study using an existing solution, MyBeaker, as a probe to explore the limitations when used in the daily lives of the expected user group. We underscore the insights gathered from the study and address them by suggesting a proof-of-concept redesign aimed at integrating elderly users' current fluid intake practices more seamlessly. We highlight insights gained from the study and demonstrate the potential benefits of using existing technology as probes to better understand the home context of older adults for the purpose of improving existing or informing the design of new assistive technologies.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | TEI '25 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 979-8-4007-1197-8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 4 Mar 2025 |
| Event | 19th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2025 - Bordeaux/ Talence, France Duration: 4 Mar 2025 → 7 Mar 2025 |
Conference
| Conference | 19th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2025 |
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| Abbreviated title | TEI 2025 |
| Country/Territory | France |
| City | Bordeaux/ Talence |
| Period | 4/03/25 → 7/03/25 |
Keywords
- assistive technology
- elderly
- field study
- fluid intake
- lifestyle retrofit
- technology probe