Project Overview

There is a research consensus that isolation and loneliness among older adults is a public health crisis, threatening quality of life and lifespan. AGE-WELL research project A-W4.1 set out to “design, create and commercialize communications technologies for older adults focusing on reducing social isolation”. We published research papers and conference presentations at reputable international venues. We built a company and a unique communications solution, FamliNet.app, that attracted early stage customers. They are like Richard Radcliff, an 89-year-old Veteran, who said, “I use it every day, it’s meant the world to me.” However, there is a large gap between research success and wide commercial use. Bridging that gap requires communicating the success of AGE-WELL research to large numbers of everyday people -- through channels they use, in language and media they find engaging.