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Communication technologies are helping more people to communicate. However, older adults are not benefiting from them due to their problems with using the technology (Catherine, et al). According to research, most interface designs are too complicated for older adults to use because aging has a particular effect in digital design. At the same time, they hope to have reciprocal and frequent communication with their family members. As for younger generations, they are addicted to such communication technologies, but they don’t always take the initiative to connect with older adults in their family. “Nexa” is the Latin word for “connection”. The designer intends to build Nexa, an application that is simple enough for older adults to use for communication and motivates other family members to participate in sharing their lives with their older relatives. 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