Join the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference from July 22-28, 2016 in Toronto, Canada (www.alz.org/aaic/). Gather with international investigators, clinicians and care providers to share the latest study results, theories and discoveries that will help bring the world closer to breakthroughs in dementia science. This year’s conference will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.Read more
CAREGIVERSPRO-MMD project was presented in the inter-regional conference “Strategie Assistenziali per la non-autosufficienza” (Care Strategies for non-self-sufficiency) that was held on 20-21 of May 2016, in Iesi, Italy. In the context of the general discussion taking place about strategies to confront risks and consequences of non-self-sufficiency of the elderly population, COOSS introduced the CAREGIVERSPRO-MMD strategyRead more
The Dementia Awareness Day event took place at Princes Quay Main Deck, Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, UK, on the 18th of May 2016. The event provided information about dementia, falls prevention, available local resources supporting people with dementia, dementia friendly environments, training for nurses, as well as advice about bank arrangements and benefits for carers ofRead more
Wearable technology, satellite tracking and mobile phone apps are the latest tools in the fight against social isolation from dementia, unlocking the potential for increased independence. Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University, working with Stockport Memory Clinic and KMS Solutions, are analysing these technologies to establish their best use for people with dementia and for theirRead more
CAREGIVERSPRO-MMD project was presented in the event Catalan Digital Health Ecosystem that took place on the 24th of February 2016 at Fira Gran Via conference facility, during the 2016 Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona. The event was an opportunity to present innovative projects and be informed first-hand about the digital health initiatives in Catalonia, how theRead more
CAREGIVERSPRO-MMD project was kicked-off in Thessaloniki, Greece, during a two-day meeting attended by representatives of the eight consurtium partners. The meeting took place on 21-22 January 2016 at Electra Palace Hotel in the centre of Thessaloniki. During the meeting, an overview of the project was presented and partners shared their expertise and ideas, focusing onRead more
