Senior Connect & Safety+

Secure Android Safety & Communication Application

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Overview

Senior Connect & Safety+ is a structured Android application designed to support older adults with:

• Emergency readiness
• Caregiver communication
• Medication management

The application prioritizes accessibility, reliability, and secure local data persistence.
It is built using modern Android architecture principles and lifecycle-aware components.

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Key Features

Emergency Access

• One-tap 911 calling
• Optional caregiver quick-call
• Minimal navigation depth for urgent use
• Clear, large-button interface

Trusted Contacts

• Add, edit, delete contacts
• Live RecyclerView updates
• Confirmation dialogs for edits
• Structured local storage

Caregiver Management

• Multiple caregiver profiles
• SMS and call preference options
• Immediate call access
• Persistent data storage

Medication Reminders

• Create and manage reminders
• Title, time, and notes fields
• Immediate UI refresh
• Edit and delete functionality

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Technical Stack

• Kotlin
• MVVM Architecture
• ViewModel + LiveData
• Room Database
• RecyclerView
• Material Design Components
• Offline-first design

Minimum API: 27
Recommended API: 30–34

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Architecture Overview

The application follows clean architectural separation:

UI Layer
↓
ViewModel
↓
Repository
↓
Room Database

This structure ensures:

• Clear separation of concerns
• Lifecycle safety
• State preservation
• Improved testability
• Reduced memory leaks

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Application Screenshots

App Icon

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Login Screen

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Main Dashboard

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Emergency Module

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Caregiver Management

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Trusted Contacts

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Medication Reminders

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Security & Stability

• Input validation on all forms
• Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions
• Structured navigation arguments
• Offline data persistence
• Safe handling of configuration changes
• Lifecycle-aware components

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Video Demonstration

The following video demonstrates the full application workflow:

• Login and registration
• Emergency access
• Trusted contacts
• Caregiver management
• Medication reminders

🎥 Download the full demo video below:

Download Senior Connect & Safety+ Demo (sscdemo.mp4)

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Build Instructions

1. Open Android Studio
2. Select “Open Existing Project”
3. Choose project folder
4. Allow Gradle sync
5. Run on emulator/device API 27+

No external third-party libraries required.

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Skills Demonstrated

• Android Application Development
• Kotlin Programming
• MVVM Architecture Implementation
• Room Database Integration
• RecyclerView Implementation
• State Management
• UI/UX Accessibility Design
• Offline-first Application Design
• Mobile App Testing

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Project Impact

Senior Connect & Safety+ demonstrates the ability to design and implement a structured Android application using modern architecture patterns.

The project focuses on usability, reliability, and maintainable code structure suitable for real-world deployment scenarios.