E-Seniors

eSeniors, Paris, France,     www.eseniors.eu

E-Seniors is a non-profit non-governmental organization, founded in 2005 by Monique Epstein, the general manager of the association. E-Seniors aims at fighting e-exclusion by providing access to and training in ICT to seniors and/or disabled people. Its main objectives are:

• Bridging the digital gap between generations,
• Encouraging seniors’ participation and involvement in the society,• Opening new horizons for efficient use of free time.

Since its creation, E-Seniors has provided ICT courses for seniors in various public locations and the associationis constantly opening new locations all over the region in order to provide a “proximity” service that takes intoaccount the rhythm, interests and needs of its potential audience. Through its work for elderly people and with them the organization also tries to increase awareness about the importance of ICT solutions in everyday life. E- Seniors also proposes interactive gaming activities in residences for elders, retirement homes and day-care centers. E-Seniors is aware of the challenges that healthy or dependent elders face and then invests resources in the development of new applications and services to enable independent living and help maintaining physical and mental health.

E-Seniors has significant experience in European research and innovation projects related to ICT-tools designed for seniors and their active and healthy ageing.


People

Monique Epstein

Director

Patrizia Papitto

 

Piera Sciama