New AAL project Anathema kicks off with a debate on the use of digital technology to promote sexual health in adults 55+
Sexual health is a fundamental aspect for well-being and quality of life, both at individual and relational levels. However, there are several factors that can be obstacles and affect this fullness. ...
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AAL publishes its Annual Report 2020
This year’s report will provide you with an overview of the activities that the AAL Association has carried out over 2020, a year marked by a global public health crisis impacting our personal ...
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AAL2Business: webinar on the Lean Canvas on 6th May
Join for a session organised by AAL2Business on how to transform your business idea into a tangible opportunity on 6th May 2021 at 14.00 CET! Register here! How does a company transform a great idea ...
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AAL Programme on the new EC Medical Devices regulation
The AAL Programme has issued a special report on the latest EU Medical Device Regulation to help the the AAL community in understanding the legislation and its requirements. It also provides ...
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Join AAL2Business Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights on 15 April!
AAL2Business teams invites you for another webinar on Intellectual Property Rights, this time witha more in-depth focus on such aspects as negotiation, license agreements and more. Join for a session ...
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The Image of Older People, an Ongoing Battle Against Stereotypes
By: Cristina Villanueva (Entremyores) The image that society has of old age and aging as a demographic process has been associated with negativity for decades. Traditionally, older people were ...
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Five AAL technologies that can help you look after your loved ones
When we think about the long-term care of older people, the first image that springs to mind might be of care homes staffed by professional carers who have been trained and are paid to look after ...
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Interview with the photographer Karsten Thormaehlen
By: Cristina Villanueva One morning back in 2006, a photographer, editor and artist Karsten Thormaehlen decided to start a new project: to capture the joy of living and growing old by portraying ...
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“The pandemic has accelerated technology use among older adults” – Interview with Harish Malhi
Interview with the winner of the 2nd edition of AAL Smart Ageing Prize Harish Malhi is the founder of Diaspo, an online platform that connects different generations through their passion for cooking. ...
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How the COVID-19 pandemic breaks new ground for in-home telerehabilitation
by Amine Choukou, University of Manitoba Delivering rehabilitation services during the pandemic Social distancing due to COVID-19 makes it difficult to engage in rehabilitation sessions and the ...
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