Let the Camera Eat First? Engaging the Older Adults’ Reflection and Sharing About Food Photograph to Enhance Wellbeing

With the increased interest in older adults’ technology use, and with the understanding the association between ICTs use and well-being, it is important to further explore older adults’ technology use in other life contexts than communication. This study focused on the diet scenario and aimed to assess their needs and performances of using food photographs with a current food diary app. The methodology of design-based research (DBR) was adopted, using the methods and instruments of qualitative in-depth interviews, diaries, and focus group inter-views. It was found that taking food photographs could improve well-being for the older adults. The preliminary findings suggested that participants were more mindful of their food and were highly involved during the sharing session.