AAL Programme Project | ICT • Digital Health • Dementia Care • Active Ageing
🌐 Website: www.many-me.eu
🔗 Programme Page: AAL Europe – Many-Me Project
🧭 Summary
Many-Me is an innovative AAL (Active and Assisted Living) project that aims to develop a socially interactive care system based on ICT assistive technology and user-centred services.
The project focuses on supporting people living with dementia and their carers, helping them to cope with the disease, maintain independence, and lead an active, meaningful life for as long as possible.
By integrating personalised care plans, digital support tools, and community engagement, Many-Me creates a responsive, smart environment that promotes safety, autonomy, and social participation for individuals affected by dementia.
Keywords: dementia care, assistive technology, digital health, active ageing, smart care systems, user-centred design, remote assistance, social inclusion, AAL project, European innovation.
🎯 Objectives
The main objective of Many-Me is to empower patients at different stages of dementia through ICT-based solutions that support self-management, social interaction, and mental well-being.
The project seeks to:
- Develop a user-friendly digital environment where patients can engage with peers, exchange experiences, and access community support.
- Promote self-management and cognitive stimulation through digital tools that help users adopt memory-supporting routines and activities.
- Provide personalised medical guidance and responsive care services tailored to the evolving needs of each patient.
- Empower caregivers by offering remote monitoring, communication tools, and real-time alerts to reduce stress and improve care efficiency.
- Build a connected support network involving patients, carers, families, and communities to strengthen inclusion and collective care.
Keywords: ICT for health, eHealth, dementia support, caregiver empowerment, digital inclusion, remote monitoring, person-centred care.
⚙️ Implementation
The Many-Me platform is being developed through a holistic approach targeting all three layers of the care ecosystem:
- Patient to patient (peer engagement and social connection)
- Patient to caregiver (personalised digital support and remote communication)
- Caregiver to caregiver (sharing experiences, advice, and emotional support)
The project integrates familiar devices such as smartphones and tablets with the Many-Me Angel app, providing an intuitive interface for daily use.
Through continuous testing, co-design workshops, and feedback sessions, the project ensures that solutions are inclusive, accessible, and adaptable to disease progression.
Keywords: co-design, user-centred innovation, smart assistive apps, connected care, telehealth, active assisted living, digital transformation in healthcare.
🌟 Expected Results & Impact
Many-Me is expected to deliver a scalable ICT solution with a clear route to market, designed to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and to reduce the burden on caregivers.
Key expected outcomes include:
- Increased independence and safety for dementia patients through real-time support and alert systems.
- Strengthened social participation and connectedness for patients and carers.
- Enhanced caregiver resilience and reduced stress levels through digital collaboration tools.
- A validated model of “What Works” for ICT-supported dementia care.
- A comprehensive digital platform promoting continuity of care and community involvement.
Keywords: digital healthcare innovation, smart living, dementia awareness, social participation, quality of life, assistive solutions, care technology.
🤝 Partners
| Organisation | Type | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOB (Coordinator) | End User | The Netherlands | www.mob.nu |
| Drimpy | SME | The Netherlands | www.drimpy.com |
| Compexin S.A. | SME | Romania | www.compexin.ro |
| University of Geneva (TAM Group) | R&D | Switzerland | www.tam.unige.ch |
| Ekkotek Ltd | SME | Cyprus | www.ekkotek.com |
| ASM Poland | SME | Poland | www.asm-poland.com.pl |
| terzStiftung | End User | Switzerland | www.terzstiftung.ch |
| EURAG | End User | Austria | www.eurag.at |
| Materia Group | End User | Cyprus | www.materia.com.cy |
Keywords: international research collaboration, European innovation network, ICT health consortium, dementia care partnership, active ageing alliance.
🕒 Project Details
- Project Title: Social Interactive Care System to Support the Well-being of People Living with Dementia (Many-Me)
- Programme: Active and Assisted Living (AAL) Programme
- Coordinator: MOB (The Netherlands)
- Duration: 36 months
- Start Date: 01 March 2017
- Total Budget: €2.4 million
- Public Contribution: €1.5 million
- Contact Person:
Jan Michiel Meeuwsen
📧 jan-michiel@mij.nl
📞 +31 6 11 78 30 77
🏁 Impact
By connecting people and communities, Many-Me ensures that no one faces dementia alone.
Through digital inclusion, peer support, and intelligent care solutions, the project promotes well-being, dignity, and independent living for patients and their families.
Ultimately, Many-Me contributes to a new European model of person-centred care, where technology and empathy come together to support ageing with quality and purpose.
Keywords: dementia support network, digital wellbeing, ageing in place, healthcare innovation, person-centred approach, European research project, AAL success story.