A lot of people experience acute or chronic conditions that reduce quality of life and self-reliance in later life. Physical activity can slow down or even reverse this vulnerability.
The NEST Innovation Alliance co-creates a new form of social innovation ecosystem that acts as a sustainable vehicle for societal transitions and increased capacity in knowledge creation towards healthy living. Our aim is to empower local communities to thrive with social innovation towards a healthy society.
How can we prepare healthcare providers for the necessary shift from disease- to goal-oriented care? The Primary Care Academy is committed to more research and support for healthcare professionals in primary care.
Arteveldehogeschool and Leadlife are developing a smart sleep monitor with the help of citizens. The application will be able to combine data from eating, exercise and sleep habits to use AI to make predictions around your ideal sleep rhythm. Based on that, you can get personalised suggestions on how to improve your lifestyle. This way, you can increase the quality and quantity of your sleep.
Together with eight partner organisations from Belgium, Northern Ireland, Norway and Spain, we promote the participation of young children aged 12 and under in youth services.
In collaboration with City of Ghent we, together with the actors, are examining the cooperation between youth welfare work, youth assistance and education (bridge figures, pupil guidance, ...) with vulnerable young people between 15 and 25 years old.