U-TOPIA

Setting the first step towards the empowerment of older Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients

U-TOPIA aims to improve the life quality of older persons living with HIV by developing sustainable concepts for supportive technology that match their needs. This collaborative project prepares the ground for further R&D activities regarding older people with HIV.  

Developed by: Joanneum Research, UTOPIA_BXL, GezondheidFabriek, HIV Vereniging Nederland, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, ABRACO, OnlineSeminar, Waag

When: 1 December 2018 – 1 June 2019

Where: Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands and Portugal

Main actors involved: Market developers, technology researchers, designers, HIV patients, HIV health professionals, social workers, relatives.

Topics: HIV, Aging

Photo from: http://www.aal-europe.eu/projects/u-topia/