First Pilot Training

Program Details :

• Conducted in cooperation with Polydynamo Center of Agios Dometios

• First team of participants consists of four ladies between the ages of 65-75

• All the members are familiar with the use of cell phones

• All the members maintain an active social life

                                                

                             The four members of the 1st Pilot Training Team

Pilot Program Procedure :

• Detailed explanation of the system and its objectives

• Presentation and explanation of the systems interface

• Guided use of the devices from the members for familiarization with the system

• Response to simple questionnaires by the participants

• Further discussion for special user needs and comments 

Overall Conclusions :

• Although not familiar with advanced technology, except dialling numbers and answering their mobile phones, the participants in Agios Dometios Polydynamo have expressed their interest to participate in the study and learn how to engage modern technologies in their everyday lives.

• Their concern of social isolation or dependency on others seems to be trounced through the use of the mobile technology.  
  
• The participants feel excited for being able to learn how to deal with advanced but friendly-use technology and believe that it will help them maintain an active living in their community.

Sample Questionnaire results from the 4 participants :