In the realm of senior living, innovation plays a pivotal role in improving residents' quality of life and safety. For the past several years, SFCS has sponsored a studio at Virginia Tech to mentor students, help develop their innovative ideas and give them real world experience in product design. By Design 2024, SFCS’ annual senior living conference, showcased groundbreaking solutions designed by these students, tailored specifically for older adults. Here's a summary of the key highlights from the event:
One of the standout innovations presented at the conference was the Rock’n’Stop rocking chair. This innovative chair features stops on the front, ensuring stability and safety for seniors as they enjoy the soothing motion of rocking. With ADA-compliant arms, the Rock’n’Stop chair offers both comfort and accessibility.
Watch the presentation video here.
The Tempo system introduces a new era of kitchen safety for seniors. Utilizing low-frequency Bluetooth technology, Tempo connects to kitchen appliances such as ovens, offering advanced features like motion detection, fire prevention, and auto-shut off when the stove is left on. Seniors can control their oven remotely through a smartphone app, ensuring peace of mind and preventing accidents.
Watch the presentation video here.
The Hole in One game reimagines the classic corn hole experience with seniors in mind. Featuring a specially designed board, this senior-friendly version of corn hole provides stability for players as they throw, minimizing the risk of falls. Additionally, the back panel design makes it easy for seniors to retrieve their bean bags, enhancing both safety and enjoyment.
Watch the presentation video here.
Songbird is a heartwarming innovation that fosters connection and joy among seniors and their loved ones. This device connects to a smartphone app, allowing users to send personalized songs to their elderly relatives. With wall-mounted units equipped with audio, seniors can enjoy music from their loved ones anytime, creating meaningful moments and enhancing emotional well-being.
Watch the presentation video here.
By Design 2024 showcased a glimpse into the future of senior living, demonstrating how innovation can transform safety, comfort, and emotional well-being for residents. As we continue to support and embrace such innovations, we move closer to creating environments that significantly enhance the quality of life for our elderly loved ones, making their daily experiences more fulling.
More sessions and topics like this one can be discovered during By Design 2025 on February 4-6th at Hotel Roanoke. To stay informed and get emails with By Design updates, please sign up for the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/45lUNcc
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