GENIE is an easy to use communications portal, allowing family members to stay connected with elderly loved ones who have challenges coping with the communication technologies (i.e. smart phones, tablets) as they exist today.
Family members (remote users) will download the GENIE app to their smart device and upload ongoing content as part of their normal activities and social media interaction. In addition to uploading media content that documents family activities, family members may also send voice and video messages, using asynchronous interactions that are less demanding and easier for family members to negotiate.
For the elderly loved one (resident-user), GENIE is designed with an easy to use interface where resident users are able access their messages and respond (as well as initiate) with voice messages to family remote users.
GENIE can allow institutional staff and administrators to send media content and messages (e.g., daily and weekly menus and activities, opportunities for excursions, volunteering) to resident users.