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Chapter 4 Ideation



                                                                                                                                     Choosing the Final Idea














             4. Deciding on the Final Idea



             These potential solutions were presented to

             the tutors and advisors to help pin-down one
             solution that best answers the problem.







                                                                                        The final idea I selected was based on the ease of implementing
                                                                                        the solution now vs the future as well as its accessibility to a
                                                                                        wider audience of older adults


                                                                                        a.   Its non-technology-based interaction points are not                                                        DEVELOP
                                                                                             intimidating even amongst the older old.
                                                                                        b.   Its visible presence in both the village estates and in town

                                                                                             makes it even more accessible to the wider population of
                                                                                             older adults, hence also efficiently raises awareness on what
                                                                                             older adults can do.
                                                                                        c.   It benefits not only the introverts but all older adults from
                                                                                             various walks of life.
                                                                                        d.   It raises awareness of the strengths of older adults while
                                                                                             simultaneously involving the younger generation in doing
                                                                                             so.
                                                                                        e.   Some interaction touch points such as buddy bench is easy
                                                                                             to implement.
                                                                                        f.   It has a gratitude card reward system which encourages a
                                                                                             feedback element of appreciation that hopefully can help

                                                                                             alleviate feelings of loneliness/isolation
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