INTRODUCTION SOCIAL-AWARE SELFORGANIZING NETWORKS FOR AGING WELL: A DISTRIBUTED MODEL FOR HUMANCENTRIC SUPPORT

This paper explores the potential of Social-Aware Self-Organizing Networks (SA-SONs) as an adaptive model to support psychosocial well-being in aging populations. By connecting young volunteers, smart nodes, and local environments, SA-SONs dynamically match relational needs and social opportunities through lightweight, decentralized mechanisms. This approach enables responsive and human-centered coordination of low-intensity care and community engagement. The paper introduces a conceptual architecture, discusses key challenges such as trust, privacy, and variability of human nodes, and suggests future directions for research and pilot implementation in socially diverse environments.