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 […]
Q-PLAN: Driving Innovation and Business Strategies
Q-PLAN: Driving Innovation and Business Strategies for the COMFORTage AI Healthcare Platform Q-PLAN is an innovation and management consulting firm based in Thessaloniki, Greece, specializing in the design, management, and implementation of research and innovation projects. With a strong track record in over 65 EU-funded projects, this entity brings extensive expertise to the COMFORTage project. […]
Ethical AI in Dementia Care
Ethical AI in Dementia Care: Ensuring Innovation Promotes Health Equity The implementation of artificial intelligence in healthcare, particularly for dementia and frailty early diagnosis, prevention and care, requires ethical frameworks that address both universal principles and context-specific challenges. Within the COMFORTage project, CyberEthics Lab. is developing and applying a comprehensive methodology that combines complementary approaches […]
Advancing Digital Health Tools Through Co-Creation
Insights From the COMFORTage Pilot 9 Workshops Co-creation in healthcare enhances the acceptance and usability of health solutions, fostering greater efficiency and addressing mistrust and misunderstanding among end-users (Laurisz et al., 2023). The COMFORTage project utilized a co-creation approach to develop a digital health solution tailored to older adults. Through interactive workshops, stakeholders collaborated to […]
Spotlight on RSCN in COMFORTage
We are proud to have the AHL Reference Sites Collaborative Network (RSCN) as a key partner in the COMFORTage project, which brings together stakeholders to enhance personalised dementia and frailty care solutions across Europe. Who is RSCN? Reference Sites Collaborative Network is a collaborative network dedicated to promoting the exchange of knowledge and fostering innovation […]