In Stjärnhuset, digital technology will contribute to increasing the residents' independence. Jill Mattsson, director of Karlstad's sheltered housing, talks about a paradigm shift - where technical aids are also needed to make hand strength enough. In the newly opened shelter, there is technology that enables greater independence for the residents. Examples of this are armchairs with... Continued
On April 15, Stjärnhuset opened in Karlstad. The security home will be a model and test bed for how digital technology and new ways of working can help residents lead a more independent life. 28 residents with somatic problems and will move into the sheltered accommodation in Herrhagen. In addition to the support to cope with everyday life that is part of a regular shelter... Continued
Torsby and Likenäs care centers will be among the first in the country to test a new digital tool for investigating dementia. The company behind the tool, Geras Solutions, hopes to get valuable information about ease of use - and that many more people will receive the correct diagnosis in time. Geras Solutions' cognitive test was recently evaluated in a clinical study in collaboration with... Continued
SunSense becomes the first Norwegian company in DigitalWell Ventures' accelerator. The company's product collects data on how much sunlight and UV radiation users are exposed to - and can become an important tool for preventing skin cancer. SunSense product is easy to use for anyone who wants to prevent the risk of harmful UV radiation. A sensor that can be attached to a… Continued
In a sense, there are only winners among the nominees in the DigitalWell Award. But now five winners have been crowned among the 16 candidates who are highlighted for their contributions to the health society of the future. The digital health and welfare services of the future depend on zealots, visionaries and entrepreneurs. The purpose of the DigitalWell Award is to highlight the forces behind these good examples. … Continued
The Investor Breakfast Club today was relaunched digitally, focusing on HealthTech. The investors were introduced to three top quality startups, all addressing mental well-being in different ways. The event, hosted by Xplorico, DigitalWell Ventures and Compare, made its first appearance since the pandemic. The new digital formula turned out to be a success, gathering interest... Continued
After the successful test of Care to Translate, Region Värmland has decided to directly procure the digital translation tool. A separate agreement has also been signed for the service to be launched as support in the vaccination against Covid-19. The agreement is valid for a year ahead and makes it possible for all clinics within the region that have a need... Continued
How can digital and technological design take the individual into account and start from a feminist perspective? In this week's TechTalk, Tara Mehrabi and Sebastian Mohr from the Center for Gender Studies at Karlstad University raise the ethical issues behind the systems. Digitization can create opportunities for a more inclusive and equal society. At the same time, several studies show that digitization also... Continued
In DigitalWell Arena's new demand accelerator, Karlstad municipality has a key role. In the work to create a needs-driven development of digital welfare services, Karlstad is becoming a pioneer. As a project partner, Karlstad provides personal resources in areas such as law, procurement and service development, which can benefit the companies. Of course, the municipality's own needs and challenges are also central to the involvement in... Continued
Together with Vinnova, DigitalWell Arena is now creating a completely unique accelerator - based on demand. The starting point is that the real needs of the public sector should act as a growth engine for digital health and welfare services in collaboration with innovative companies. It is normal for an accelerator to start from a service or product, and the Swedish innovation system is built around... Continued
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The regional project DigitalWell is financed by the European Union - European Regional Development Fund. The purpose of DigitalWell is that we will together develop digital solutions for needs in welfare with the user's own abilities in focus.
