TRIL is sponsoring a special award at the 2010 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, which is taking place 12-16 January 2010 in the RDS Dublin. We are offering the award to a Young Scientist who has conducted an innovative project that sheds light or has a direct impact on the problems faced by older people. We will also have some TRIL technology on display during the public exhibition days (14-16 Jan), on the Intel stand in the Industries Hall.

TRIL Special Award Details

Did you know?
· The global population of people aged 65 or over will almost quadruple to over 2 billion within the next forty years
· In EU-27 the number of older people aged 80 years or older will almost triple by 2060
· For every two girls born today, one will live to the age of 100
· Currently there are around 4 working age people for every older person in Europe. By 2050 this ratio is likely to be less than 2:1

We have to invent new ways to care for our ageing populations. Current health and social care systems are not equipped to face the epidemic of age related illnesses and injuries. Information and communication technologies can help with the early detection of problems such as cognitive decline, an impending fall, or growing social isolation. It can also help older people better manage their own health conditions at home, promote social connection, and personalise care to their unique needs and preferences.

The TRIL centre was established to help tackle these challenges. Demographic ageing is one of our planet’s most pressing social and economic issues; it deserves and demands our attention, our investment, and all of the technology innovation that we can imagine.

Criteria: The TRIL Centre would like to award a Young Scientist who has conducted an innovative project that sheds light or has a direct impact on the problems faced by older people. This might range from a new technology or device to new ideas about how to improve the physical, cognitive or social health of our older population.

Age Group: All
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