Abstract

In this session, which is part of the #AAATE2025 conference, we will discuss the initial outcomes of an international Think Tank, organised and promoted by AAATE in collaboration with GAATO and the SEURO Consortium, on the role of high- and low-tech assistive technology in supporting health, activities and participation of older adults at home and in their communities across different cultures and countries.

Following a presentation of the Think Tank report in its current state the discussion will focus on improving and expanding the report with additional recommendations and good practices and a discussion on how to improve the impact of the work of the Think Tank.

Organisations involved

• AAATE
• GAATO
• SEURO Project consortium

With the participation of:

-Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf (Think Tank coordinator)

-Merita Hoxha (Albania)

-Claude Vincent (Canada)

-Erik de Jeu (the Netherlands)

-Tone Øderud (Norway)

-Marie B. ABOU SAAB (Lebanon)

-Turið Jacobsen (Fær Øer)

-Valentini Papageorgiou (Greece)

Discussion leader: Luc de Witte (GAATO)