PM100 Innovative Business Idea - AGE Pass

evaluating whether AGE Pass has reached a satisfactory amount of
After
population, the next method of evaluation is to assess if AGE Pass is
the
utilised appropriately. This will be evaluated with attendance rates
being
both participants and volunteers. Older adults and student volunteers
of
sign up to engage in or teach the activity (i.e. exercise, painting,
can
dance, language, etc.) which will appear on their
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If they show up to the service, they will be marked down as
schedules.
obtaining the incentive points. Likewise, they will sign into the
present,
to feedback which business resources are being utilised. This
workspace
will demonstrate whether AGE Pass is pragmatic and
evaluation
for the participating parties. Furthermore, this evaluation will
accessible
if AGE Pass adequately incentivises the participating parties.
determine
analysis will be done to understand how many new classes
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are trying and how much their activity levels have increased
participants
the course of using the app (based on a self-reported baseline
over
level upon sign-up). As previously mentioned, incentivising all
activity
to participate is a crucial element that distinguishes AGE Pass in
parties
market. Therefore, assessing whether AGE Pass’ point system is
the
in incentivising participation is essential to the overall success
sufficient
AGE Pass.
of
the most important evaluation tool to ensure long-term
Lastly,
for AGE Pass is assessing whether the service users enjoy
sustainability
service. To do this, the app will provide ratings for each participating
the
For example, if an older adult enjoyed the way the student taught
party.
exercise class, he/she participated in, they could leave a rating of
an
student and the class. Likewise, if the student enjoyed the facilities
that
to teach the exercise class but required a couple more pieces of
used
they can leave a rating for the business as well as comment
equipment,
additional resources. This further incorporates social communication
for
responsibility amongst participating parties, and concurrently
and
added incentive. Moreover, the ratings will determine where
promotes
improvement is required. For example, if a particular business is
quality
rated low then suggestions and assistance to improve their
consistently
can be provided. This adds increased benefit to all parties
workspace
in AGE Pass. Additionally, another way AGE Pass will
participating
if the older adults are satisfied is having a brief quality of life
evaluate
related to their level of community engagement during
questionnaire
initial profile completion. Then after the person has completed 3
their
activities and attended 15 sessions, they will be asked to
different
another questionnaire to address if their perception about
complete
isolation has changed. In doing so, AGE Pass will have essential
social
regarding its level of impact with the consumers and
feedback
As well, the older adults will be able to reflect if AGE Pass
communities.
had a positive influence on their social situation, giving them an
has
increased sense of involvement, satisfaction and achievement.