@article{cunha2020using,
  title = {Using Mobile Devices and Apps to Assist the Elder Population in Rural Areas and Generate Business Opportunities},
  author = {Carlos R. CUNHA and Vítor MENDONÇA and Elisabete Paulo MORAIS and Joana FERNANDES and Isaías LETRA},
  year = 2020,
  url = {https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/IBIMABR/2020/585068/},
  journal = {IBIMA Business Review},
  volume = 2020,
  pages = 14,
  doi = 10.5171/2020.585068,
  abstract = {Providing gerontological cares represents an increased challenge when applied to rural scenarios. This paper discusses the role of technology in gerontology and specifically how technology-based solutions can be developed to assist the elderly population in rural areas. We also characterize the Northeast Portuguese region exposing its rural characteristics and presented some demographic numbers. Finally, a conceptual model and a prototype supported by mobile devices are presented to assist and monitor the elderly and enhance business opportunities. The developed prototype allows not only to assist the elderly in a set of typical elderly population routines - such as those related to health - but also to improve the interaction between the elderly and their relatives and / or caregivers.
This work is part of a more extensive effort that has been made in the search for effective solutions to assist the elderly population in rural areas, typically distant from the main health and / or support services; contributing to relieve these deficits.},
  keywords = {Mobile Devices, Elders, Rural Regions, Business, Prototype.},
  note = Article ID: 585068
}