FamilyVision

The full title is FamilyVision – smarter aging.

Description

FamilyVision is developing a communication device appropriate for the aging population focusing on dementia prevention and intervention. The product integrates videoconferencing, information from the social network of the user, and an individually configured training program all combined with a simple intuitive user interface.

Approach

The holistic FamilyVision approach targets a multitude of risk factors to delay Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia and to slow the progress of dementia in its beginning phase. The goal is to foster independence and to increase quality of life for the user.

Partners

In this interdisciplinary project we cooperate with partners from the fields of medicine and computer science:

• Prof. Dr. med. Ralf-Joachim Schulz, University of Cologne
• Prof. Dr. Michael Koch, University of the Federal German Forces Munich
• Dr. Alexander Richter, University of Zurich

People

Prof. Dr. Tom Gross, Scientific Advisor
Dr. Fritjof Lemân, Founder
Anna Kötteritzsch, Founder

Funding

The project is partly funded by Flügge Programme of the Bavarian State Ministry of Education, Science & Art; the funding period is Feb. 2014 to Jan. 2016.