#03: Aging Well - Digital and Community Support

How can ecosystems support ageing well in Europe? From digital dementia care to community-led initiatives, this episode explores how connection, intergenerational collaboration, and support structures beyond traditionalhealthcare reshape ageing. The conversation highlights ecosystems that are reshaping the way Europe thinks about ageing. Instead of framing old age as decline, these initiatives show how communities, digital tools, and social innovation create autonomy, dignity, andconnection. We explore two cases: the Campania Reference Site, integrating research and care delivery and TeleCareHub in Austria, using digital platforms to support dementia care. Together, they illustrate that ageing well is less about avoiding decline and more about building meaningful connections supported by ecosystems.Guests:▪️Maddalena Illario,University Hospital Federico II, Naples (Italy)▪️Katrin Paldan, Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, TeleCareHub (Austria) Topics in this Episode: ▪️What “aging well” actually means in practice,beyond healthcare▪️How communities, families, and informalcarers support ageing in everyday life▪️How digital tools and ecosystem modelsconnect research, care, and real-world impact “Old age is not the problem, disconnectionis”, Katrin Paldan 👉 Follow the THCS Podcast on:▪️ Spotify▪️ Apple Podcasts▪️ YouTube