Page 15 - Evan Lowry

Evaluating Research

Research Area

Stage 1 - PLAN/DISCOVER CO-Design From my Research i have stated the

Older Adults things i assumed people might be facing

Assumptions Scope Plan i also included the scope just to explain

Loneliness. Covid 19 is evidently the • My plan is to research and the current problem.

Onset Deppression. main problem that is educate myself more about
challenging elderly people in how elderly 60+ are feeling

Anxiety. todays world. Elderly people during these times. Then i stated my Plan.

are at a greater risk of re-
Lack of Exercise.
quiring hospitalization or • From my findings I want to

Increased Isolation. severe long term develope a design that will My plan is to research and educate myself

illnesses/outcomes. help elderly people stay active

Breavement The fear alone of catching and try to keep them connect- more about how elderly 60+ are feeling
Breavement
this virus is leading to many ed and less isolated.

Fear of triggering long term mental health issues which during these times.

mental health issues. in turn can lead to loneliness •I hope that my design will
which causes some people help some people with

to be upset and depressed. mental health issues. • From my findings I want to develope a
agitation.
design that will help elderly people stay

Increased alcohol use. active and try to keep them connected and

less isolated.

•I hope that my design will help some

people with mental health issues.