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 solutions for dementia and frailty care. To ensure clarity, focus, and purpose, the forum is organised into three thematic areas. These areas aim to address the multifaceted challenges associated with dementia and frailty, driving progress through specialisation, structured collaboration, and targeted dissemination of insights.
Why Thematic Areas Matters
Organising the CCF into thematic areas brings numerous benefits:
- Focused Expertise: Stakeholders can concentrate on specific aspects of dementia and frailty care, enhancing the depth and relevance of discussions.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Critical issues, from service delivery to technology and prevention strategies, are systematically addressed.
- Enhanced Collaboration: The framework encourages interdisciplinary efforts, fostering synergies that amplify impact.
- Targeted Communication: Tailored messages and resources resonate with specific audiences, ensuring effective engagement.
- Policy Influence: Evidence and recommendations generated within each area can guide policies to improve care.
Thematic Area 1: Dementia and Frailty Service Delivery Models for Patients and Carers
Lead Organisation: EHTEL
This thematic area focuses on innovative approaches to address the unmet needs of individuals affected by dementia and frailty, as well as their carers. By extending autonomy and enhancing quality of life, it paves the way for impactful service delivery models.
Key Subcategories:
- Patient and Caregiver Needs
- Digital Health Interventions:
- Policy and Funding Choices
- Integrated Care
- Service Adoption Evidence
- AI Integration
Thematic Area 2: Skills to Facilitate Service Delivery Models
Lead Organisation: DEPAN
This area focuses on building a skilled workforce equipped to navigate modern dementia care, particularly within the digital health landscape.
Key Subcategories:
- Digital Literacy
- Training Programmes
- Support Resources
Thematic Area 3: AI-Based Prevention of Cognitive Decline
Lead Organisation: CERTH
Prevention is at the heart of this thematic area, which leverages AI and innovative technologies to promote cognitive health and prevent decline.
Key Subcategories:
- Prevention Tools
- Cognitive Training
- Research and Innovation
A Path Towards Enhanced Care and Prevention
The thematic areas of the CCF provide a robust framework to address the complex challenges of dementia and frailty care. By focusing on service delivery, workforce skills, and prevention through technology, the CCF is set to create meaningful impacts that improve the quality of life for individuals and their carers.
Benefits of Joining the COMFORTage Community Forum (CCF)
Joining the CCF provides diverse stakeholders with tailored benefits, fostering meaningful engagement, collaboration, and innovation. This collective effort enhances care and support for individuals affected by dementia and frailty.
For End Users
(Patients, Informal Carers, Health and Care Professionals, Providers, Users’ Associations, Citizens)
- Access to Resources and Information
- Support Network
- Influence on Research and Policy
- Educational Opportunities
- Sharing Best Practices
For Policy Makers and Regulators
(Policymakers, Standards and Certification Bodies, Professional Bodies, Legal-ESG Companies)
- Informed Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborative Policy Development
For Research and Innovation Stakeholders
(Researchers, Relevant Projects, Scientific Societies)
- Collaborative Research Opportunities
- Data and Resources
- Dissemination and Visibility
- Feedback and Validation
For the Supply Side
(Digital Health Companies/SMEs, Clusters)
- Market Insights
- Networking Opportunities
- Showcasing Innovations
- Standardisation and Certification
Stay connected with the COMFORTage Community Forum to learn more about these thematic areas and how they are shaping the future of dementia and frailty care!
