Standalone Balance Board
Problem
Difficulties getting appropriate amount of exercise.
Sub-problems:
Senior exercise is complicated by:
- Risk of falling
- Limited mobility
- Health complications (notably heart and lung)
- Lack of social support
Primary Research
User Interviews
Total Interviews with users: 11
Age Groups:
4 between ages of 65-75
7 between ages of 75-90
Genders:
6 Women
5 Men
Interviews with area experts: 2
Secondary Research
Seniors struggle to maintain social engagement because of complications around mobility and transportation
- ~25% of seniors don’t drive
- ~74% drive infrequently because of physical ailments & heightened medication use
- ~58% rely on family or friends
(CDC, 2017)
Risk of falling is very low while using a walking stick, and the risk increased to a moderate level when not using a walking stick.
(AARP, 2020)
1 in 4 adults over 65 uses mobility devices such as cane or walker
(Arizona Center on Aging, 2018)
Using cane help to reduce knee pain and to improve or maintain mobility
(J Phys Ther Sci., 2016)
Brainstorming
Product Ideas
First Iteration
Second Iteration
