Institute for Ageing Research IAF (OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences)

The IAF-Institute for Ageing Research IAFconducts research in the field of age and ageing. Our innovative projects produce relevant knowledge for decision-making at political and institutional level to address demographic challenges. IAF contributes to the development of effective, sustainable and socially acceptable solutions to ensure a high quality of life and healthy ageing for people in the third (60+) and fourth (80+) age. We firmly believe that solutions for vulnerable population groups only succeed if they are grounded in a thorough understanding of real-world needs and user acceptance. Our work combines needs assessment with older adults and other vulnerable groups, participatory co-creation approaches, and the evaluation of acceptance and usability of new technologies and services. We are interested in contributing our expertise in social science research, needs assessment and acceptance studies to European consortia addressing the challenges of demographic and climate change. Interested to learn more? Just get in contact with me!