An Accessible Multifunctional System to Support Safe and Independent Aging in Place: Iterative Development and Qualitative Analysis
Through evaluation of the LifeTomorrow system, this study suggests possibilities for using a holistic, inclusive solution to support safe and independent aging in place and prioritizing the autonomy and empowerment of older adults while addressing caregivers' needs for support and connection. By centering older adults as active participants rather than passive recipients of care, the system exemplifies a shift toward equitable, user-centered technology in caregiving. Future research should investigate the long-term impacts of such systems on aging-in-place outcomes.
Authors
- Sophia Ashebir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8477-9573)
- Elisabeth André (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2367-162X)
- Céline Madeleine Aldenhoven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8655-493X)
- Chaiwoo Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8835-4190)
- Lisa D’Ambrosio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6336-0722)
- Matthew Charles Milton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9537-9379)
Institutions
- Tufts University (US)
- Technische Hochschule Augsburg (DE)
- University of Augsburg (DE)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Aging
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/72579
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00