What challenges are you trying to address?

Loneliness is an increasing health concern in our society today and is worst among the elderly population. 3 out of 10 elderly people is lonely. There are a lot of dark numbers related to public health issues among elderly people. Research shows that “…chronic loneliness can impact older adults' memory, physical well-being, mental health, and life expectancy”.

What solutions are you working on?

We want to reach out to elderly people by visiting them at their elderly home and doing activities with them like making conversation, playing board games, and suggesting small excursions.

What impact would your solutions have?

Making people happier and healthier (both us and the elderly).

We aim to visit elderly home 4 times this semester. The aim is to reduce the amount of loneliness amongst the groups participating.