Objectives
The Fit4Work project will develop an innovative easy-to-use and unobtrusive system that will support older workers in reducing and managing physical and mental stress resulting from their occupation. The system will provide ambient ways of monitoring physical and mental activities at work. Smart algorithms will provide context-sensitive personalised recommendations for adjusting the workplace and behaviour at work, as well as define mid- and long-term lifestyle plans to meet the demands of the work taking into consideration the worker’s age.
Expected results and impact
Through its unobtrusive and unique integration of advanced software and hardware components, the Fit4Work system will enable persons aged 55 and over to be healthy and maintain good functional capacities for work. In this way the project answers the need to facilitate continuation of professional careers, making ageing workers aware of possibilities of better transition into ‘golden years’ of their work span and prepare enterprises to develop their work environments with age-related issues incorporated into the frame of their business.
Partners
Partners involved in the Fit4Work project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center | R&D | Poland | www.psnc.pl |
| Eugeniusz Piasecki University School of Physical Education in Poznań | R&D | Poland | www.awf.poznan.pl |
| Jožef Stefan Institute | R&D | Slovenia | www.ijs.si |
| UnieKBO | End User | The Netherlands | www.uniekbo.nl |
| SGS Tecnos S.A. | Large Industry | Spain | www.sgs.es |
| SC Teamnet International SA | Large Industry | Romania | www.teamnet.ro |
| Other Side Mirror S.L. | SME | Spain | www.othersidemirror.com |
- Project name: Self-management of physical and mental fitness of older workers
- Website: www.fit4work-aal.eu
- Coordinator: Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center
- Duration: 36 Months
- Starting Date: 01.06.2014
- Total budget: € 2.639.826,80
- Public contribution: € 1.910.850,50
Objectives
The objective of PEARL is to create motivating and age-friendly smart workplaces. PEARL wants to support the extension of the working life and the intergenerational exchange between older and younger colleagues. The project will research, develop and deploy a programmable platform enabling the integration and customisation of supportive ICT technologies, such as ergonomic surfaces, tools for cognitive support, intelligent time and task management as well as training on the job. Smart user identification will allow the automatic reconfiguration of workplaces according to specific user needs and preferences.
Expected results and impact
PEARL will provide a first-of-a-kind platform for the programmable and modular configuration of ICT-enabled age-friendly workplaces, which will be an essential element of EU’s strategy towards prolonging working life. Another point for improving quality of life will be the alleviation of cognitive decline and health risks with the help of trainings. By offering flexible smart workplaces and by fostering intergenerational exchange also younger employees will benefit of PEARL solutions. PEARL will offer enterprises the possibility of choosing a deployment configuration that best suits their needs.
Partners
Partners involved in the PEARL project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH | R&D | Austria | www.ait.ac.at |
| Roessingh Research and Development | SME | Netherlands | www.rrd.nl |
| Singular Romania Computer application S.R L. | Large Industry | Romania | www.singularlogic.ro |
| Empirica Gesellschaft für Kommunikations- und Technologieforschung mbH | SME | Germany | www.empirica.com |
| COMARG Communication & Marketing Agency | SME | Switzerland | www.comarg.ch |
| SENSAP Swiss AG | SME | Switzerland | www.sensap.ch |
| Aalborg University | R&D | Denmark | ctif.aau.dk |
| RFID-specialisten | SME | Denmark | www.rfid-specialisten.dk |
- Project name: PEARL – Platform for Ergonomic and motivating, ICT-based Age-friendly woRkpLaces
- Website: www.pearl-project.eu
- Coordinator: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Austria
- Duration: 30 Months
- Starting Date: 01.05.2014
- Total budget: € 3.095.941
- Public contribution: € 1.971.740
ActGo-Gate
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The project’s goal is to create an ICT based marketplace supporting entrepreneurship, self-fulfilment and social participation for golden workers and active retirees. The project aims to create a transferable model as gate for different occupation modules. The model builds on local social marketplaces (existing local communities or social network sites) that serve as a basis and starting point for developing three occupational modules: “Serve the community”, “Flexible occupation”, and “Get involved with organisations”, each to start off in one of the three pilot regions.
Expected results and impact
- ActGo-Gate provides a platform for self-determined, flexible participation in different contexts (paid and unpaid), leveraging self-entrepreneurship and social participation of golden workers and active retirees.
- Integrated marketplace with intelligent matching of supply and demand allows situational and individual management of occupation with little time and effort
- Mobile applications (with a focus on easy-to use interaction concepts like NFC) allow flexible, anytime/anyplace and easy to use access to the platform.
Partners
Partners involved in the ActGo-Gate project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St. Gallen | R&D | Switzerland | www.iwi.unisg.ch |
| Mobanode Ltd. | SME | Ireland | www.mobanode.com |
| Wroclaw University of Economics – Institute of Business Informatics | R&D | Poland | www.ue.wroc.pl/en/ |
| Entwicklungszentrum Gut altwerden GmbH | End User | Germany | www.ez-gaw.de |
| Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen AG | SME | Switzerland | www.bei-sg.ch |
| Alster Service Center GmbH | End User | Germany | www.alsterservicecenter.de |
| Benevol | End User | Switzerland | www.benevol-sg.ch |
- Project name: Active Retiree and Golden Workers Gate (ActGo-Gate)
- Website: www.actgo-gate.eu
- Coordinator: University of St. Gallen, Institute of Information Management
- Duration: 36 Months
- Starting Date: 01.10.2014
- Total budget: € 3.030.000
- Public contribution: € 1.610.000
REVOLUTION
The project develops a framework for “real-time volunteering” and three example services: 1. Mobility Service (arranging local rides to a specified place – select the possible drivers in ...
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The program REVOLUTION – REaltime VOLunteering solUTION – aims to give pensioners voluntary occupation. REVOLUTION will break new ground to match supply and demand: It will be an online solution, which instantly indicates what jobs are needed to be done. The participants can submit their needs for services and labour provider their capacity mobile via smartphone – but the software also detects patterns of behaviour and helps to organise voluntary work. Many more details will optimise usability and user experience to facilitate dissemination of this application. This will help keep people staying active more easily and this is crucial for well-being and health. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Expected results and impact
REVOLUTION will deliver a comprehensive working prototype for mobile applications which will be validated with end-users in Switzerland and England. The systems main results will be: (1) a unified and intuitive user interface that appeals to people who are not familiar with technology, (2) provision of content regarding daily live activities and nutrition, (3) p provision of inspiration management including agendas and reminders and (4) basic information for third partners to display health status for caregivers and friends.
Partners
Partners involved in the REVOLUTION project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouPers AG | SME | Switzerland | www.youpers.ch |
| CREAGY AG | SME | Switzerland | www.creagy.ch |
| iHomeLab | R&D | Switzerland | www.iHomeLab.ch |
| terzStiftung | End User | Switzerland | www.terzstiftung.ch |
| u-sentric | SME | Belgium | www.u-sentric.com |
| XIM Ltd. | SME | United Kingdom | www.xim.co.uk |
| ANA ASLAN International Foundation | End User | Romania | www.brainaging.ro |
- Project name: REVOLUTION
- Website: www.youpers.ch
- Coordinator: YouPers AG
- Duration: 24 Months
- Starting Date: 01.06.2014
- Total budget: € 1.976.736
- Public contribution: € 1.019.402
Objectives
The CogniWin system is an easy to download and to install software; making use of an intelligent mouse and an eye tracker, providing services for both (older) adults at work and the organisations employing them. CogniWin will be equipped with personalised and adaptable interfaces considering the cognitive characteristics of the older adults while considering the cognitive factors that affect user interactions (e.g., present information in a diagrammatic representation in case a user processes graphical information more efficiently
Expected results and impact
The solution improves the older adults efficiency and effectiveness at work through a series of assistive software (assistance for learning, well-being adviser) and monitoring hardware (intelligent mouse equipped with sensors, eye tracking system). The system supports the older adults to overcome eventual ageing related cognitive degradation and gradual decreasing of their memory (fluid and working) and cognitive capabilities. At the same time CogniWin helps older adults increase their learning abilities resulting in a better acceptance of organisational and infrastructural change.
Partners
Partners involved in the CogniWin project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Geneva | R&D | Switzerland | http://Iss.unige.ch |
| Citard Services Ltd | SME | Cyprus | http://citard-serv.com |
| Orbis Medical and Healthcaregroup | End User | Netherlands | www.orbisconcern.nl |
| Microsoft Language Development Center | Large Industry | Portugal | www.microsoft.com/pt-pt/mldc |
| Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH | R&D | Austria | www.ait.ac.at |
| Pedro Nunes Institute | R&D | Portugal | www.ipn.pt |
| ArgYou Ltd | End User | Switzerland | www.argyou.com |
| Ingenieria y Soluciones Informaticas S.L | SME | Spain | www.isoin.es |
- Project name: Cognitive Support for older adults at work, CogniWin
- Website: www.cogniwin.eu
- Coordinator: Institute of Services Sciences, University of Geneva
- Duration: 30 Months
- Starting Date: 01.05.2014
- Total budget: € 3.639.208,56
- Public contribution: € 2.244.997,00
Objectives
The aim of the project is to develop a software framework that allows easy creation and operation of web-based platforms to support the preservation and transfer of older people’s experience for the benefit of future generations. ExpAct provides online and offline services to enable older people to stay in work or re-enter the workforce. Their skills and expertise are too valuable to be left untapped. By sharing their experience and knowledge, they make a valuable long-term contribution and stay engaged in society, which enhances their quality of life.
Expected results and impact
A software framework is being developed which allows older people to share their experience with those who may benefit from it. Various pilot applications in different countries will be tested. By providing retired people with the opportunity of engaging or re-engaging in professional and social interaction, their self-esteem will be strengthened. ExpAct offers new challenges and activities and thereby supports and promotes active and healthy ageing. Society in general and the labour market in particular will benefit from having access to a wealth of experience.
Partners
Partners involved in the ExpAct project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich University of Applied Sciences | R&D | Switzerland | www.zhaw.ch |
| European Academy of Bozen/Bolzano | R&D | Italy | www.eurac.edu |
| Andrássy University of Budapest | R&D | Hungary | www.andrassyuni.eu |
| Ethical Software Soc. Coop. | SME | Italy | www.ethicalsoftware.it |
| Alpnet Engineering AG | SME | Switzerland | www.alpnet.ch |
| Aktivsenioren e.V. | End User | Germany | www.aktivsenioren.de |
| PowerAge Foundation | End User | Switzerland | www.powerage.ch |
- Project name: Experiences keep people Active – ExpAct
- Website: www.expact.eu
- Coordinator: ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
- Duration: 24 Months
- Starting Date: 01.09.2014
- Total budget: € 2.501.888
- Public contribution: € 1.567.200
Objectives
Wellbeing offers a holistic web-based platform, combining physical training, workplace ergonomics, nutritional balance and stress management in order to ensure a healthy life style at the workplace, especially focusing on the needs of older adults. Since older adults are working in very diverse fields, the project focuses on the main thing they all have in common in order to reach a broad target group: performing their job in a sitting position for a longer period of time. Hence the project supports e.g. secretaries, office clerks, technicians, lawyers at the same level and can be extended to new target groups easily.
Expected results and impact
The system will improve the quality of life of the end-users (older employees/white-collar-workers) in a twofold manner: 1) the system increases physical and cognitive fitness, which improves the employability in older age and counteract occupational age discrimination as well as early retirement; and 2) wellbeing motivates participants to change their lifestyles to healthier and more conscious ways of life, which improves physical mobility, agility, stress resistance and overall health status. Due to fostering a healthier lifestyle, wellbeing contributes to reduce the pension expenses.
Partners
Partners involved in the wellbeing project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CogVis Software und Consulting GmbH | SME | Austria | www.cogvis.at |
| Vienna University of Technology | R&D | Austria | www.caa.tuwien.ac.at/cvl |
| AIMC Advanced Information Management Consulting GmbH | SME | Austria | www.aimc.at |
| Fitbase Institut für Online Prävention GmbH | SME | Germany | www.fitbase.de |
| Stichting Smart Homes | R&D | The Netherlands | www.smart-homes.nl |
| Intrarom SA | End User | Romania | www.intrarom.ro |
| Ingeniería y Soluciones Informáticas S.L. | SME | Spain | www.isoin.es |
| University of Vienna, Department of Sociology | End User | Austria | www.soz.univie.ac.at |
- Project name: Optimizing the Workplace of ELderly Laborers: BE IN Good health! (wellbeing)
- Website: www.wellbeing-project.eu
- Coordinator: CogVis Software und Consulting GmbH
- Duration: 36 Months
- Starting Date: 01.06.2014
- Total budget: € 2.500.000
- Public contribution: € 1.600.000
Objectives
The objective of Elders-Up! project is to create an ecosystem for collaboration between seniors and small companies, in order to bring the valuable experience of elderly to them, thus addressing intergenerational knowledge transfer. SME may struggle to cover all the areas of knowledge that a company needs to bring their products to the market. For them, the knowledge transfer from experienced employees is vital. On the other hand, seniors are sometimes set apart in the work environment due to the fact that they are considered less efficient and productive. Their jobs represent the way of feeling useful.
Expected results and impact
For many elderly, their jobs represent the way of feeling useful for themselves and the society. Furthermore, the fact of for having goals keeps them motivated and the social life that is related to the people that are work mates is beneficial. Elders-Up! project aims to create impact on the elderly community and provide them with the means of being part again of a work team. More generically, Elders-Up! will have an impact on the valorisation of individual competences at all ages, fighting against stigmatisation and inadequate representations of elderly persons, and promoting digital social inclusion of seniors.
Partners
Partners involved in the Elders-Up! project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingeniería Y Soluciones Informáticas del Sur S.L. (ISOIN) | SME | Spain | www.isoin.es/en/ |
| Optimización orientada a la sostenibilidad S.L. (IDENER) | SME | Spain | www.idener.es |
| GeoImaging Ltd | SME | Cyprus | www.geoimaging.com.cy |
| CleverCherry Ltd | SME | United Kingdom | http://clevercherry.com |
| Elderly Care Center “Agia Marina” | End User | Cyprus | |
| Technical University of Cluj-Napoca | R&D | Romania | www.utcluj.ro/en |
| Stockport City Council | End User | United Kingdom | www.stockport.gov.uk |
| Connectedcare Services b.v. | SME | The Netherlands | www.connectedcare.nl/en |
- Project name: Adaptive System for Enabling the Elderly Collaborative Knowledge Transference to Small Companies
- Website: www.eldersup-aal.eu
- Coordinator: Ingeniería Y Soluciones Informáticas del Sur S.L. (ISOIN)
- Duration: 30 Months
- Starting Date: 01.07.2014
- Total budget: € 2.101.036,47
- Public contribution: € 1.333.205,66
Objectives
The project aims at offering an ICT solution that will be designed to facilitate intergenerational dialogue, lifelong learning and to create value among generations. ProMe seeks to provide meaningful opportunities for occupation in the life of older adults, in the transition from work to retirement and beyond. It allows:
- The exchange of professional formal and tacit knowledge
- Intergenerational cooperation and mentoring via an online service, bringing together older adults with younger generations.
- Meaningful occupation on a voluntary basis
Expected results and impact
The outcome of the project will improve the quality of life, autonomy and participation in social life by offering a platform that:
- Offers an opportunity for meaningful occupation
- Supports lifelong learning among generations and thus creates value for the society as a whole
- Encourages intergenerational cooperation, by motivating and empowering users to share their tacit and formal knowledge
- Strengthens existing social ties and allows making new acquaintances by being easily accessible from existing social network sites. Thus it contributes to social capital.
Partners
Partners involved in the ProMe project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg | R&D | Austria | http://icts.uni-salzburg.at |
| Siveco Romania | Large Industry | Romania | www.siveco.ro |
| GlukAdvice | SME | The Netherlands | www.glukadvice.com |
| National Foundation of the Elderly | End User | The Netherlands | www.ouderenfonds.nl |
| The general Association of Engineers in Romania | End User | Romania | www.agir.ro/en |
| Inventya | SME | United Kingdom | www.inventya.com |
| EURAG Österreich | End User | Austria | www.eurag.at |
- Project name: ProMe – Professional Intergenerational Cooperation & Mentoring
- Website: http://pro-me.eu
- Coordinator: Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
- Duration: 36 Months
- Starting Date: 01.04.2014
- Total budget: € 2.109.666,20
- Public contribution: € 1.404.193,95
Objectives
The project aims to develop and test a connected digital health service system for the promotion of self-management and the detection of early warning signs of relapse in older adults (aged 60 years and above) with a bipolar disorder or recurrent depression, to empower the patient and to facilitate contact with care. The system will enable digitally supported monitoring of symptoms and serve as a platform for remote assistance to patients at home. Furthermore, it will encourage social interaction by providing a platform for communication with family and friends, to promote inclusion in the “digital society”.
Expected results and impact
European countries are facing a significant growth in need of care services in the steadily growing older part of the population. This development constitutes both financial, recourse, and approach challenges. Modern technology and innovative organisation of care services proposed in the eCare@home project enables an efficient solution based on a stepped care approach. The system will promote possibilities for self-management and independence for older adults with mental disorders and will help to improve social interaction; thereby increasing the care potential of their professional/ informal carers.
Partners
Partners involved in the eCH project
| Organization | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Organiser AS | SME | Norway | www.hospitalorganiser.no |
| The Alloy Ltd | SME | United Kingdom | www.thealloy.com |
| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Faculty of psychology | R&D | The Netherlands | www.psy.vu.nl |
| GGZinGeest, Mental Health Service & Research | End User | The Netherlands | www.ggzingeest.nl |
- Project name: eCare@home – daily life management and monitoring system for elderly with mental disorders
- Website: www.WellTogether.eu
- Coordinator: Hospital Organiser AS, Norway, – Thorhallur Gudmundsson
- Duration: 30 months
- Starting Date: 01.02.2013
- Total budget: € 2.256.565
- Public contribution: € 1.529.745