Healthy ageing, dementia prevention and AI-driven healthcare took centre stage during the 3rd COMFORTage Open Day, held at Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS) in the Netherlands to explores real-world solutions for healthy ageing.
Under the theme “Turning Research and Innovation into Impact: Real-World Solutions for Healthy Ageing”, the event brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, innovators, policymakers and stakeholders to discuss how research and technology can improve the lives of older adults.
Inside the insights of the 3rd Open Day
The programme featured welcome presentations from COMFORTage and Tilburg University, and keynote presentations from Dr. Joris Deelen and Prof. Wijnand IJsselsteijn, who shared insights into multidisciplinary ageing research, dementia and the role of artificial intelligence in supporting quality of life and healthcare decision-making.
One of the highlights was a multidisciplinary panel discussion examining the challenges of trust, evidence and adoption in healthcare innovation. Experts agreed that successful implementation requires more than technological advances. It depends on strong evidence, early prevention strategies, objective assessment tools, citizen engagement and collaboration across sectors.
The event also showcased the COMFORTage Research Impact Corner, where researchers presented work on healthy ageing, explainable AI, Parkinson’s disease screening, digital health literacy, responsible innovation and dementia prevention. Contributions came from Dr. Jeroen Lakerveld, Dr. Roos Jutten, Manlu He andElvira del Pozo Aviñó.
The day concluded with the Innovation Spotlight, where attendees explored innovative technologies and digital health solutions designed to support cognitive health, independent living and active ageing.
The Open Day highlighted a common message across all sessions: meaningful impact is achieved when research, innovation and healthcare come together to address real-world needs.