Author: ireneADMIN

Implementation of the First Round of Co-Creation Workshops

In the final quarter of 2024, all thirteen pilot partners of the COMFORTage project successfully concluded their first round of Co-Creation Workshops, guided by White Research. These workshops, organized under Task 2.2, “People-Centred Design and Co-Creation,” aimed to foster collaboration among key stakeholder groups—healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and researchers—to better understand users’ needs in each […]

COMFORTage Virtual AI-based Healthcare Platform Architecture

The Virtual AI-based Healthcare Platform (VHP) is the cornerstone of the COMFORTage project. Its purpose will be to enhance and support the management of dementia and frailty through integrated and personalized solutions aimed at patients, clinicians and caregivers. A number of components collectively form the backbone of this VHP, working together to offer a secure and […]

DEPAN: Developing COMFORTage’s effective public health policies and interventions

DEPAN is a Panhellenic Network of Cities aiming to develop and manage public services and infrastructures more effectively and respond in the best possible way to the needs of citizens by providing better quality services and enhance local development. It has vast experience in managing and implementing EU-funded and National Projects. DEPAN participates in the […]

Unlocking Innovation in Dementia and Frailty Prevention and Management

Unlocking Innovation in Dementia and Frailty Prevention and Management: Lessons from the COMFORTage Project Innovation in Dementia and Frailty Prevention and Management: Maximising impact The rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cognitive decline, dementia, and frailty among ageing populations poses critical challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. The COMFORTage project addresses these challenges by integrating innovative digital […]

Exploring AI in Healthcare at CING

COMFORTage co-creation workshop at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics On Monday 25th of November, medical students with interest in Neurology and researchers working in the field of bioinformatics, biostatistics and data analysis gathered at CING’s Amphitheatre to listen about COMFORTage. Following the opening remarks from Professor George Spyrou, Head of Bioinformatics and Dr […]

Persona Development for Oral Health and Wellbeing

Pilot 7 Mind & Mouth Lessons Learned from Co-creation Workshops on Persona development for Oral Health and wellbeing In September, the MFU & VSTE team held the COMFORTage co-creation workshop for Pilot M&M – Mind and Mouth. M&Ms explores the connection between improved oral health and overall well-being, particularly focusing on individuals with varying levels […]

Frailty Management and Digital Health Literacy in Older Adults

 Pilot 6 & 13: Co-creation workshops for the identification of older adults’ needs for frailty management and digital health literacy COMFORTAGE is helping pave the way for more effective, personalized care and support for the aging population. The Lab of Medical Physics and Digital Innovation (iMedPhys) at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) has advanced […]

Open Call for stakeholders of the COMFORTage Community Forum (CCF)!

Registration for the first Open Call of our COMFORTage Community Forum is now available, check the details below: The webinar will be held next Thursday 6th March at 11am (CET time). Registration available here. You can read the agenda in this link! The COMFORTage Community Forum (CCF) is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and impactful […]

Digital Tools for Dementia Care in COMFORTage

Co-Creation Workshops at Fundacio ACE: Digital Tools for Dementia Care in COMFORTage The ACE Alzheimer Center Barcelona recently hosted two co-creation workshops for the COMFORTage project, aimed at designing digital tools for dementia prevention and management. These workshops gathered insights from health care professionals, patients, and non-professional caregivers to ensure that the technological innovations being […]

Using AI for Dementia Prevention

Using AI for Dementia Prevention: Insights from the Athens Alzheimer’s Association Workshop on Personalized Strategies and Technology Integration The workshop, held at the Athens Alzheimer’s Association, brought together participants concerned about cognitive health and dementia prevention, divided into two groups: Group A (individuals at risk or concerned about dementia and cognitive decline) and Group B […]