University Enhancing the Smart Active Aging

Project facts

Project promoter:
University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava(SK)
Project Number:
SK-INNOVATION-0030
Status:
In implementation
Initial project cost:
€156,366
Donor Project Partners:
Kristiania University College(NO)
Other Project Partners
Matej Bel University(SK)

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Description

The project is oriented in the field of higher education pedagogy with the intent to promote the issue of active smart aging among the various age groups attending the universities. Main focus is on the promotion of the concept of welfare technologies among the elderly people. The concept is divided into the following areas of knowledge and skills improvement: smart home; safety communication; technology for independent living.
Activities of the project are targeted at several groups of participants:
- promotion of the concept and preparation of 1st year students in bachelor studies for active aging;
- promotion of the concept among students of study programs for helping professions;
- promotion of the concept among seniors - participants of the interest education provided by the University of third age (U3A).
Activities of the project will lead to development and implementation of innovative curricula and methodology for the target groups, scientific studies and other publications.

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