1. ICT and Ageing: Focus on the User
Hanna-Greta Puurtinen, Lic.Tech., MA
Manager of International Projects
Pirkanmaa Polytechnic - University of Applied Sciences
Tampere, Finland

2. Facilities for Independent Living: a testing and learning environment
offer a homelike testing and demonstration environment for hearing, seeing and communication aids as well as technical solutions to support independent living of elderly and disabled people
can be utilised by groups of people with special needs, professionals as well as educational institutions in the social and health care sector
provide manufacturers of technical aids and companies offering technical solutions for homes a place to represent and test their products

3. Contributions to Challenge 7: ICT and Ageing
Promotion of independent living by using technology
Testing of technical products with end users (elderly, health care professionals) with special emphasis on usability and accessibility → research and product development
Piloting new technological solutions in laboratory and real life environments
Expertise in service processes (e.g. home care, service chains for endoprosthesis patients, producing services in networks)
Esteemed, profound, and confidential co-operation with SMEs, companies, public sector, and third sector organisations both regionally, nationally, and internationally
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