Technology for elderly
During six years, the Swedish Goverment has supported the development of products and services that can assist elderly people and their relatives in everyday life. The Technology for Elderly programme is coordinated by the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology.
100 projects received support from Technolgy for Elderly 2007–2010. For the period 2010–2012, the Government has reserved an addition of 66 SEK million (approximately 6,97 EUR million). Companies, organisations and local government authorities can apply for project funding in this area through two applications which are open twice during the period. Also, three municipal pilot projects will be initiated during 2011. The objective is to test and develop new technology for elderly in their homes.
Housing
Care IP – Alarm Unit with GSM-backup
Accessibility – CAD-tools for building design
Outdoor training for elderly– Preventive training with outdoor equipment
Information of and accessibility to products and technology
Doro – Mobile phone designed for elderly
ELSA 85 – 85-year old persons’ perception of home technology in everyday life
Nintendo WII Sport – Computer games as an activity for fun and joy of movement within the domain of elderly-care in Sweden
Technology for elderly and their relatives
ACTION – ICT for the elderly, caregiver support and communication in sparsely populated areas in Sweden
Caredo – Wireless home care safety system
Call Centre for relatives – Videophone support to relatives from
