My name is Lauren Fothergill and I am a postgraduate student researcher at Lancaster University and my PhD research is looking at using technology to support independence in older adults. I would like to invite people who are 65 years or older and live at home to try out a system called OKEachDay to support people to stay independent and remain living at home. This technology may be beneficial for those interested in having an extra well-being check each day. OKEachDay is a service that encourages people to confirm they are safe by pressing an ‘OK’ button each day. The user presses the OKEachDay button at a time chosen by the user, one or more times a day e.g. after they get up and before going to bed. If they do not – one of the OKEachDay team members will call the user to ask how they are. If after several attempts the OKEachDay team can’t get hold of them, they will then notify friends, family, or neighbours the user has nominated. The study involves using OKEachDay for 8 weeks. All participants will also be offered a £20 shopping voucher as a thank you for their time. If interested, please contact me via email: l.fothergill1@lancaster.ac.uk

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