Since its introduction to Ryman HealthCare’s Australian villages in June, more than 74% of independent residents at the 34 Australian and New Zealand villages the app has been rolled out to have access to the platform, and 98% of those with the app use it weekly.
It won the Digital Design Apps and Software Green Tick Award in conjunction with New Zealand-based digital transformation partner Journey Digital.
The app was designed specifically for the residents, including those with cognitive decline and vision impairment, following more than 270 hours of interviews and user testing with about 150 residents.
Users can stay up to date with village news and events, as well as create their own schedules and book exclusive Ryman HealthCare events and activities.
The Australian Good Design Awards celebrate cutting-edge design projects from around the world which foster positive change in society. All entrants were assessed by 70 Australian and international jurors, including designers and engineers.
“It’s easy to use, which is one of its strong points,” Weary Dunlop Retirement Village resident Elaine Cook (pictured) said.
“At the start of a month I get on and save all the events and activities I want to do and then you receive a nice reminder like ‘you have fine dining tonight’, which can be really important, especially at my age.”
The SOURCE: It’s wonderful to see a device that works recognised in the awards
