Age-friendly society – Innovation, education and technological solutions

As a result of various studies, it is known (OECD 2011) that in many countries, the provision of social and health services is fragmented, and is based more on the provider rather than on the target group. Although the number of users of social services has increased, they are still used by a relatively small proportion of the elderly. The aim of this project “Age-friendly society – Innovation, education and technological solutions” [AIET] is to develop a review, a course program and innovative solutions and or/prototypes in the field of health promotion and active-ageing. The project is aimed at ageing people whose well-being is being promoted through: higher education institutions, businesses and organizations providing communities health and social services, local municipalities. To reach this goal the project focuses on transnational cooperation between partners with different experience and know-how to learn from one another and exchange practices. The project Innovative side is the innovative solutions or prototypes that help elderly to age actively and prevent them from becoming helpless in the future.The activities planned under the project have all the intended results:- One (1) mapping of the best/innovative practices (completed review) with complimenting articles that will lead to identification of the needs of different countries to improve the well-being of the elderly.- At least three (3) innovative product /service solutions and/or prototypes that have been developed to improve the quality of life of the elderly people.- One (1) active-ageing design course on health and social service theme that has been developed for higher education institutions in all partner countries.- Two (2) multiplier events on the results of the project has taken place.