GP 9: Senior well living written by BTH Sweden 1
Title of the practice
Senior well living - the BTH Sweden Good practice 2
Precise theme/issue tackled by the practice
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Investigations of elderly needs for eco-sustainable living.
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Involvement of end-users, staff, politicians and relatives and education for these groups in approaches and technologies for independent living.
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Displays and demonstrations of relevant technology for elderly, relatives, politicians, senior citizens group and staff by service and product providers.
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Enhancement of connections and communication within the local elderly organizations and health ecosystem.
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Innovation incubators, in collaboration with elderly organizations Focus groups, specific technologies selected for small number of elderly and relatives to try out.
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Practice content overview
Senior well-being is a project focusing on understanding elderly needs and possibilities for eco-sustainable living by displaying technology and services for healthcare, informing and educating elderly, politicians, relatives and staff and cultivating a dialogue with and between these groups around technological solutions and approaches to well-being and independence, thus: --
Bringing together and representing relevant players, both public and private.
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Enhancing understanding of elderly people’s needs and interests .
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Cooperating with companies in the building sector, in sensor networks, mechanics, information infrastructure and ICT, regional authorities and other existing structures to ensure the promotion and development of the region’s attractiveness.
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