Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults With and Without MCI through Social Engagement Over Video Technology

Info about the Project

This Phase II SBIR proposal submitted by Potluck LLC and GT seeks to expand and rigorously test over 2 years an online social engagement platform (OneClick) for adults aged 65-85, including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The long-term goal is to benefit health outcomes, such as survival and the mitigation of dementia, which are affected by social engagement or lack thereof. Older adults are at risk of social isolation, and therefore, negative health and quality-of-life outcomes. The existing OneClick platform connects people in different locations over shared interests in a live,
Faculty: 
Maribeth Gandy Coleman, Kala Jordan, Clint Zeagler, Kara Mumma, Kayci Vickers (Emory)
Students: 
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