EuroAGE+: um projeto para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos idosos, através da utilização de tecnologias inovadoras e da cooperação transfronteiriça.

The main challenge addressed by this project is population ageing, a pressing issue for public policies in both Spain and Portugal. This phenomenon is particularly prominent in the regions involved in the project (EuroACE: Extremadura, Central Portugal, and Alentejo), which share common characteristics: low population density and a high rate of ageing. Thus, the project tackles shared territorial challenges in the Spain–Portugal cross-border area. Objectives: The primary objective of the project is to improve the quality of life of older adults by promoting autonomy using innovative technologies and cross-border cooperation. Methods: The promotion of physical activity, cognitive and socio-emotional stimulation, as well as the use of Information and Communication Technologies—such as robotics, serious games, and brain-computer interfaces—will be the main tools developed throughout the project. Through the development and implementation of these solutions and the application of technical knowledge, the cross-border cooperation is expected to contribute to addressing the demographic challenge of an ageing population. Results: The project is expected to have a positive impact on the EuroACE region, involving around 200 professionals in the implementation of the developed solutions with over 1,000 older adults. Through the project’s beneficiary partners, the results are also expected to impact over 50 institutions and companies in the business ecosystem. Conclusion: The EuroAGE+ Network will be essential in fostering research and innovation in the field of health and healthy ageing, improving quality of life and extending the healthy life expectancy of the population.