Care reaches beyond the person with a diagnosis. Caretown explores how digital tools can support the family and friends who help make everyday care possible.
The everyday need
The work of care is often shared by family and friends. Caretown brings their experiences into the design of digital support.
What the work explores
Interviews with caregivers of people using Medly informed a caregiver account and tools for sharing care information. The project explores how people can stay informed and coordinate their responsibilities together.
How can digital care recognise the relationship between a person and the people who support them?
Camila Benmessaoud, Kaylen J Pfisterer, Anjelica De Leon, Ashish Saragadam, Noor El-Dassouki, Karen G M Young, Raima Lohani, Ting Xiong, and Quynh Pham
