A Predictive Model for Automatic Detection of Social Isolation in Older Adults

Abstract

Social isolation is a problem that is accentuated in the stage of old age. This condition puts at risk the physical and mental integrity of older adults. This paper presents a predictive model for the automatic detection of social isolation in older adults. The predictive model was implemented in a mobile application that monitors communication and mobility activities performed by an older adult. The system also considers demographic aspects to improve the prediction results. The mobile application was also generated for a caregiver who is responsible for receiving notifications about the specific level of social isolation of the older adult. The predictive model was evaluated using an experimental group of older adults.