Madrid te Acompaña, a project to combat loneliness among older people

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Madrid te Acompaña, a project to combat loneliness among older people

Ayuntamiento de Madrid

Project to combat loneliness among older people

Photo that combat loneliness among older people

Madrid te Acompaña is a mobile application that allows people over the age of 65 registered in the city of Madrid to request accompaniment for different activities.

The project has the collaboration of Voluntarios por Madrid, a programme promoted by the City Council in which people from the city offer their support and help. Through this application, individuals over 65 that require some kind of assistance can contact volunteers to help them with daily tasks, such as going shopping, going for a walk, accompanying them to a medical appointment, and assisting with various administrative tasks.

The City Council coordinates the application and allows the network of volunteers to receive and manage requests in an automated way. Volunteers can classify services according to the needs and characteristics of the people requesting them and their area of residence. Additionally, the application includes a space where people benefiting from this support can comment on and rate the assistance received, while volunteers describe the progress of the person they are accompanying.

The use of the application is very simple and at the same time contributes to the digital inclusion of older people in the city, thus addressing the generational digital divide. By fostering these connections, personalized care is provided to tackle unwanted loneliness and improve the quality of life for people over 65 in the city.

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Una iniciativa pionera de suport entre iguals a Catalunya que ofereix acompanyament basat en l’experiència viscuda per a persones amb trastorns greus de salut mental

Suport entre Iguals, Peer Support for Recovery in Mental Health

A pioneering peer-support initiative in Catalonia offering lived-experience assistance for people with severe mental health conditions
Una plataforma d’accessibilitat global que empodera persones cegues i amb baixa visió mitjançant assistència visual en temps real

Be My Eyes, A Global Platform for Visual Assistance and Inclusion

A global accessibility platform that empowers blind and low-vision people through real-time visual assistance
Persona usuària de Mifas a Girona

Grupo Mifas joins as a new member entity of the iSocial Foundation

The Girona-based entity Grupo Mifas will contribute its expertise in the field of physical disability as a new member of the iSocial Foundation
Un projecte pioner que combina habitatge, empleabilitat i educació per a persones que estaven en situació de sensellarisme i estudiants

VinziRast-mittendrin, an inclusive social housing and community integration project in Vienna

A pioneering project that combines housing, employment, and education for formerly homeless individuals and students

VinculApp, mobile application to facilitate leisure for people with disabilities

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VinculApp, mobile application to facilitate leisure for people with disabilities

Ampans

VinculApp, mobile application to facilitate leisure for people with disabilities

Disseny sense títol (2)

VinculApp is a mobile application created by the Ampans Foundation that facilitates access to a wide variety of resources and specialized services aimed at people with disabilities. Its main function is to gather activities and information with the goal of making it available to people with disabilities or mental health disorders, as well as their families.

The platform provides tools that facilitate the active participation of people with disabilities and mental health disorders in social and educational activities, with the aim of promoting their autonomy and inclusion in the community. It consists of three repositories divided into three sections: leisure activities, knowledge to empower the user, and contact with specialized professional services. It presents a description of what each place included in the app offers and provides a contact channel with the service. In addition, it groups different services into categories and allows filtering by area of interest.

It is characterized by its ease of use, with a user-friendly interface that makes navigation easy and allows quick and intuitive access to the features, adapting to the technological capabilities of the user. VinculApp is openly available to anyone who installs the app in Spain, and at the same time, it also provides specific and exclusive support to people receiving housing and daytime care services from the Ampans Foundation.

It features a private area that can be used by the families of people with disabilities to communicate with professionals from the different entities included in the app through an online chat. In this way, communication is streamlined, and an efficient collaborative model between families and professionals is promoted, improving the quality of care.

Collaboration with different entities and organizations in the sector ensures that VinculApp is constantly updated, with new functions and resources that address the changing needs of users. This ensures that the app remains relevant and useful for those who use it. On the other hand, cooperation with professionals in the social field contributes to guaranteeing the quality and effectiveness of the services presented through the platform.

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Una iniciativa pionera de suport entre iguals a Catalunya que ofereix acompanyament basat en l’experiència viscuda per a persones amb trastorns greus de salut mental

Suport entre Iguals, Peer Support for Recovery in Mental Health

A pioneering peer-support initiative in Catalonia offering lived-experience assistance for people with severe mental health conditions
Una plataforma d’accessibilitat global que empodera persones cegues i amb baixa visió mitjançant assistència visual en temps real

Be My Eyes, A Global Platform for Visual Assistance and Inclusion

A global accessibility platform that empowers blind and low-vision people through real-time visual assistance
Persona usuària de Mifas a Girona

Grupo Mifas joins as a new member entity of the iSocial Foundation

The Girona-based entity Grupo Mifas will contribute its expertise in the field of physical disability as a new member of the iSocial Foundation
Un projecte pioner que combina habitatge, empleabilitat i educació per a persones que estaven en situació de sensellarisme i estudiants

VinziRast-mittendrin, an inclusive social housing and community integration project in Vienna

A pioneering project that combines housing, employment, and education for formerly homeless individuals and students

Acctua, a technological solution promoting digital accessibility on the Internet

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Acctua, a technological solution promoting digital accessibility on the Internet

Accesit Inclusivo

Imatge d'una persona amb necessitats d'accessibilitat digital

An initiative that facilitates Internet access and digital inclusion

In Spain, more than one million people face digital accessibility issues when accessing the Internet. This number rises to 16 million when considering difficulties stemming from physical or age-related limitations. The Acctua project is an innovative initiative aimed at facilitating access to web content and services for all users, regardless of their age and abilities.

Acctua offers an accessible and adaptable solution thanks to its intelligent interface, which allows web navigation through various modalities such as keyboard, voice commands, or other alternative mechanisms, ensuring an inclusive experience.

Moreover, the service does not require the installation of additional software or hardware by the user, as it is directly integrated into the visited web pages. The system is compatible with the most popular platforms and browsers, and operates through the cloud, allowing access from any computer. Through different navigation modes, such as sound modulation or switches, Acctua ensures that people with visual and mobility impairments or cognitive limitations can easily access digital content.

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Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness

Virtual Metaverse to Improve Daily Skills of People with Intellectual Disabilities

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Virtual Metaverse to Improve Daily Skills of People with Intellectual Disabilities

Plena Inclusión Aragón, Cooperativa Kairós

Metavers Plena Inclusión Aragón

Avatar that enables learning daily skills to enhance the autonomy of people with intellectual disabilities

Plena Inclusión Aragón and Cooperativa Kairós have developed a “metaverse” that allows practicing and learning daily skills through an avatar, aiming for people with intellectual disabilities to improve their autonomy and social participation.

The metaverse includes eight dimensions, in the form of virtual doors, symbolizing the central areas of a quality life: emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, material well-being, personal development, physical well-being, self-determination, social inclusion, and rights. Some of the virtual activities that can be performed through the avatar include exercising, meeting friends, or participating in community activities. The application presents challenges in different areas and offers virtual rewards, such as avatar customization, thereby using gamification to encourage a healthy and fulfilling life.

The tool not only benefits people with disabilities in making decisions, but also allows professionals working with them to better understand their feelings and personal needs, expressed through the avatars. The creation of the metaverse is part of the project “Mi Casa: una vida en comunidad”, a model of deinstitutionalized long-term care for people with intellectual disabilities.

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Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness

Predictive Telecare Service in Home Care

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Predictive Telecare Service in Home Care

Adinberri Foundation, Eusko Jaurlaritza (Basque Government)

BetiON

Predictive telecare that allows for preventive and personalized action

The Adinberri Foundation has launched a telecare service that enables anticipation and action through a personalized intervention plan based on the 4P model: prediction, prevention, personalization, and participation. The initiative aims to address social issues such as loneliness, home safety, abuse, cognitive decline, and lack of socio-family support.

The predictive model operates through technological solutions such as speech processing, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, Big Data, IoT (Internet of Things), and technologies that facilitate interoperability and standardization, such as open platforms.

The system will be integrated into the Public Telecare Service of Euskadi (betiON), a service that allows users to communicate with specialized professionals in emergency or risk situations. BetiON can be used by people over 75 years old who live alone, people over 65 years old in situations or at risk of dependency, people with various types of disabilities or mental illnesses, and people in situations of social isolation.

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Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness

From your eyes, AI technological tools for visually impaired people

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From your eyes, AI technological tools for visually impaired people

From your eyes

From Your Eyes

AI-based solutions to improve the daily lives of visually impaired people

From Your Eyes (FYE) is a company specializing in computer vision that develops solutions based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that mimic the visual function of the human brain to recognize, track, and categorize objects and people through camera image processing.

FYE’s AI model allows real-time processing of images and videos, includes a dataset of over 15 million data points, achieves an accuracy of 98.03%, and processes content in just 15 milliseconds. The tool is also capable of identifying 865 different colors, can operate without cloud connectivity, and incorporates strict data protection security measures.

FYE applies all this technological knowledge in two tools that improve the daily lives of visually impaired people. First, the FYE mobile application allows users to create their own AI assistants to receive descriptions of photos, videos, and visual documents, and can be integrated into various devices. Second, FYE Vehicle Vision enhances the driving experience on the road with integrated cameras to analyze the environment and provide personalized services. It also offers tools such as augmented reality navigation, virtual travel companions, gesture control, and intelligent assistance, among others.

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Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness

SmartSocks, socks that detect distress in people with dementia

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SmartSocks, socks that detect distress in people with dementia

Milbotix

SmartSocks

Smart socks that enable the detection of risk situations in people with dementia

According to WHO data from 2023, more than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, with over 60% living in low- and middle-income countries. Annually, there are nearly ten million new cases. Additionally, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death globally and one of the main causes of dependency and disability among the elderly.

SmartSocks are intelligent socks that provide information about the condition of patients with dementia, but also with other conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and various intellectual disabilities. The sensor is embedded in discreet and comfortable socks that can be machine-washed, and it collects physiological data such as heart rate, movement, or anxiety. This way, caregivers receive alerts that allow them to intervene more quickly and prevent undesirable situations.

By scanning the QR code on the SmartSocks, the socks connect via Wi-Fi to the Milbotix app, which uses artificial intelligence to detect patterns and anomalies and alert caregivers before a risk situation occurs. These intelligent socks allow for the remote identification of cognitive changes in patients, a very useful feature for professionals in care homes and also allows extending the stay of people with dementia in their own homes before admitting them to a facility.

Banc d’innovacions

Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness

Manawanui, Self-Directed Support for people with disabilities

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Manawanui, Self-Directed Support for people with disabilities

Manawanui

Manawanui

Project aimed at enhancing the autonomy and freedom of choice for people with disabilities

Manawanui is an initiative that promotes Self-Directed Support, a system of assistance that encourages people with disabilities to choose, through a personal budget, how, when, and with whom they manage the care services they receive.

Through these personalized budgets, “agents” (mostly volunteers) guide and accompany users in decision-making and self-management of these services. The main goal is to place the person at the center and promote their autonomy.

Users develop a personal life plan and are responsible for managing home care services, hiring necessary personnel, and setting their own goals. In this way, people with disabilities gain independence and freedom of choice in their daily lives.

Banc d’innovacions

Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness

Morphic, technology that improves computer accessibility for people with disabilities

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Morphic, technology that improves computer accessibility for people with disabilities

Raising the Floor

Morphic

Application that allows computers to be adapted to the different needs of people with disabilities

According to the organization Raising the Floor, one in five people in the world has some form of disability. Only 19% of these people are employed, in contrast with 64% of people without disabilities. Regarding students, 20% have some form of disability.

Morphic is an application that improves the accessibility of computers for people with various types of disabilities. The platform allows one-click access to integrated accessibility functions through a customizable menu. Some of the program’s functions include changing text size, applying a magnifier to specific fragments, enabling text-to-speech, changing color contrast, or setting dark mode, among others.

Additionally, the “Assistive Technology (AT) on Demand” mode allows AT users to access their tools on any computer, regardless of whether the computers have them installed beforehand or not. The goal is to promote digital equity for people with various limitations. This functionality can be applied at home, work, library, school, etc. Different organizations and establishments can make AT appear automatically on any computer, and once the user has finished the session, it will disappear. All this in an efficient and simple manner.

Banc d’innovacions

Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness

V-TOOLS, Virtual Reality Applied to Social Innovation

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V-TOOLS, Virtual Reality Applied to Social Innovation

V-TOOLS

V-TOOLS

Project that combines technology and social innovation through immersive experiences with the aim of improving the lives of people and communities

Under the motto “If you don’t live it, you don’t feel it”, V-TOOLS uses virtual reality as a pedagogical tool to address social issues. The initiative mainly focuses on the prevention of cyberbullying and gender-based violence, with special attention to the dynamics generated among children, adolescents, and young people.

The organization conducts sessions in educational centers, targeting individuals aged 10 to 18 years old, where users put themselves in the shoes of people experiencing situations of violence, control, and discrimination. In the field of gender-based violence, for example, there are audiovisual capsules on topics such as jealousy, friendship, social networks, and sexual relationships. Regarding cyberbullying, the program addresses prejudice, diversity, and physical stereotypes, among other aspects.

V-TOOLS follows the quadruple helix model, a methodology based on close collaboration with key community actors: citizens, businesses, public administration, and knowledge centers, to generate synergies that favor economic and social development, promote social inclusion, and foster sustainability.

Banc d’innovacions

Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture
WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities
Social Work Way és una app que promou els intercanvis entre treballadors socials

The Social Work Way, an application that provides support to social workers

A tool that provides support, training, and guidance to professionals in the social sector
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Virtual reality platform designed to promote physical and cognitive stimulation for older adults
Oroi, a virtual reality tool aimed at providing physical and cognitive stimulation to older adults

Silverce, a platform that makes it easier for people over 50 years of age to share home to combat unwanted loneliness

Platform that encourages coexistence among people over 50 to combat unwanted loneliness