this project is funded  by the Internet Foundation Austria IPA
withing  programm netidee
European society is aging; trends such as social isolation and health issues are on the rise as aging citizens become less mobile and the social interactions associated with work, family and friends weaken. Loneliness and social isolation among senior citizens can be as harmful to their health as smoking or a sedentary lifestyle.
Just as the demographic makeup of society is changing, the manner in which citizens interact with each other has also changed dramatically in recent years.
The Internet, Email and Web 2.0 social media have led to a migration of social interaction from physical to virtual communities. Yet, a mere 7 percent of seniors participate in social networks.
This project aims to use social networking applications to help reduce social isolation and loneliness among seniors and promote participation in today's increasingly virtual society.

Further informations: Social Senior Platform project webpage

Publications: 

CORP 2010:
    paper:
    presentation
ICCHP 2010
    poster