Healthcare
HelloPorch
One-button video calls for people with Parkinson’s, dementia, and limited dexterity.
- Category
- Healthcare
- Stage
- Pre-launch
- For
- People with dementia or limited dexterity, and the family members and caregivers who keep in touch with them.
- Platforms
- iOS
About
HelloPorch makes video calling easier for people with Parkinson's, dementia, or limited dexterity. Just press a button to connect with someone you love.
Features
- Problem
- Finding and starting a video call can involve several steps.
- How it works
- A press on a button with a photo and name starts a video call.
- Result
- Calling someone takes one press.
- Why
- The person can choose a familiar face instead of searching through an app.
- Problem
- Small or difficult-to-press controls can be challenging for unsteady hands.
- How it works
- The keypad has large, firm, forgiving buttons that work with a light tap or a heavier press.
- Result
- The person can start a call without needing precise finger movement.
- Why
- The controls are designed to accommodate different levels of dexterity.
- Problem
- Answering an incoming call may require handling the device.
- How it works
- Porch picks up when family or caregivers call in.
- Result
- Family and caregivers can call in more easily.
- Why
- The person does not have to touch anything to see the caller.
- Problem
- Getting help in an emergency can be difficult.
- How it works
- One red button calls everyone on the person’s list until someone picks up.
- Result
- The person can quickly try to reach someone on their list.
- Why
- A single action reaches the person’s selected contacts.
- Problem
- Setting up a calling device may be complicated.
- How it works
- A tablet sits on a sturdy stand; it is plugged in once and configured with the people they call most.
- Result
- The person can use the keypad to call their chosen contacts.
- Why
- The setup keeps the device ready in a fixed, accessible place.
Product questions
What does HelloPorch do?
Porch is a simple video-calling setup for people who may find phones difficult to use. A person presses a large button with a familiar face to call someone; family and caregivers can call in and Porch answers automatically.
Who is HelloPorch for?
People with dementia or limited dexterity, and the family members and caregivers who keep in touch with them.
Which platforms does HelloPorch support?
- iOS
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