Innovative solutions for seniors: Linga week 2025 shines in Vechta!

Innovative solutions for seniors: Linga week 2025 shines in Vechta!

Vechta, Deutschland - On June 2, 2025, the final event of the 15th Linga Week took place in Vechta, which devoted itself to the topic "Broachtpliet machine-AI in everyday residential life of older people". Around 35 students from various disciplines such as gerontology, social work and computer science worked on the development of social innovations to support older people through artificial intelligence (AI). According to MynewSdesk.de (Linga) and was funded by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, work, health and equality.

The opening event started in the Offis Institute in Oldenburg and was followed by a two-week digital work phase by a 48-hour sprint, which took place from May 21 to 23, 2025 at the Vechta youth center. A five -member jury, including numerous guests from politics and science, awarded the best projects.
The winners received a total of 3,000 euros that were distributed to various projects.

The winning projects

• ** third place: "Mira" **-a voice-controlled ACA assistant in the form of a mirror, developed by Annelis Tyws and Kübra Ögüt. This everyday helper supports with memories of medication, suggestions for activities and organizational aid. Prize money: 600 euros.
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• ** First place: "Smarter Huus" **-A smart home approach from the Dominique Beuran and Marcos Riocalo Delmazo team. The AI-based system monitors the living environment and helps older people in everyday life. Prize money: 1,500 euros.

The concepts developed during the Linga week contribute significantly to the discussion about technological innovations in old age. The Linga initiative promotes cross-generational projects that want to actively shape demographic change. As Rollingplanet.de , the focus is not only on technical progress, but also social acceptance and ethical principles.

artificial intelligence and older people

A central point is the adaptation of technological solutions to the needs of older people. Often these technologies are not only dependent on technological innovations, but should also take into account the aspect of accessibility and individual comfort. Accordingly, the "AI for good aging" initiative has been launched in order to include older people in the development and use of AI applications. This is supported by digitalpakt-alter.de which provides learning modules and programs for promoting digital skills.

The Linga week 2025 is not only a platform for students to develop innovative concepts, but also a step towards the social acceptance of artificial intelligence in everyday life of older people. This interdisciplinary collaboration plays an important role in dealing with the challenges of demographic change and the associated social questions.