We want to explore how we can encourage elderly people to be more physically active without relying on staff, using simple and accessible technology. By combining insights from brain science and environmental psychology, we want this challenge to examine what triggers movement and how different environments influence behaviour, sleep–wake rhythms, and overall wellbeing.
The goal is to understand which conditions and cues can activate residents to move more independently, supporting healthy ageing while reducing pressure on care staff in a future-proof way.
A tested, easy-to-implement solution that uses behavioural and environmental cues to stimulate elderly residents to move more on their own, improving health and autonomy while easing pressure on care staff.
Dutch:
Zorggroep Oude en Nieuwe Land biedt al meer dan 75 jaar betrokken zorg, is diep geworteld in de lokale gemeenschappen en is de vertrouwde en ondernemende zorgaanbieder van de gemeenten Steenwijkerland, Noordoostpolder en Urk. ZONL biedt zorg en ondersteuning thuis, revalidatiezorg, behandeling en wonen met zorg.
English:
Zorggroep Oude en Nieuw Land offers over 75 years of experienced care, which is rooted in local communities. We're also the trusted healthcare provider of the Municipalities of Steenwijkeralnd, Noordoostpolder and Urk. ZONL offers healthcare, care at home, rehabilitation care, treatment and elderly homes.
