Senior Needs Report: Mapping Priorities Across the Baltic Sea Region

 Senior needs report: Mapping Priorities Across Baltic Sea Region provides a comprehensive assessment of the needs and preferences of older adults across Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Poland within the framework of the SmartAging project. Its purpose is to ensure that future prototypes and service models are grounded in real user experiences, supporting the development of inclusive, evidence-based smart living solutions.

Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through workshops, interviews, and surveys involving seniors, healthcare providers, municipalities, and senior organizations. The findings identify key challenges related to health, safety, social participation, and the built environment. Results are presented both in a detailed written summary and through a visual Senior Needs Map illustrating shared and country-specific insights.

This needs assessment plays a foundational role in the SmartAging project. As the first step in Work Package 1, it ensures that all innovation activities to follow are firmly grounded in user-centered evidence. The findings from this deliverable will directly inform the technology and service mapping in D1.2 and support the co-creation of effective, inclusive smart living solutions throughout the project. It helps to ensure that SmartAging addresses the real challenges of aging, not just perceived gaps, and builds resilient, scalable outcomes for diverse communities.

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