Implementation of innovative digital solutions to improve social rehabilitation

Status: Aktīvie projekti

As part of the project, the initiative “You Can Be Present” is being implemented at the Riga Social Care Centre “Gaiļezers”, aiming to improve social rehabilitation opportunities for clients with severe functional impairments, especially bedridden patients. The project introduces innovative technologies, including interactive projectors and digital platforms, enabling diverse activities to be delivered directly in clients’ rooms without the need for relocation.

Through these solutions, clients are provided with opportunities to participate in virtual excursions, explore cultural and natural sites, engage in educational and cognitive activities, and maintain social interaction and emotional well-being

The Significance of the Project for Riga

At the Riga Social Care Centre “Gaiļezers”, out of 307 clients, approximately 80 are bedridden patients with severe functional impairments who have limited opportunities to participate in standard social rehabilitation activities.

Existing activities often require moving clients to shared spaces, which can be physically challenging or emotionally distressing. Therefore, there is a significant need for solutions that allow rehabilitation activities to be carried out individually or in small groups within the clients’ rooms.

The project addresses this challenge by introducing modern technologies that ensure accessible, personalised, and needs-based social rehabilitation. It promotes cognitive stimulation, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life, while modernising social care services in Riga.

Target of the Project

To improve the work processes with bedridden clients of RSAC “Gaiļezers” who have severe functional impairments by introducing innovative equipment and digital solutions that enable participation in diverse and interactive social rehabilitation activities.

Benefits for Residents

✓ Improved quality of social care and rehabilitation services;
✓ Access to activities for clients with severe functional impairments;
✓ Enhanced cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being;
✓ Improved quality of life in social care centres;
✓ Expanded use of digital solutions in social care.

Project Activities

✓ Preparation of procurement documentation and organisation of procurement procedures;
✓ Acquisition of interactive projectors (Budii Platinum Flip) and an interactive display (Visilift+ 65”);
✓ Delivery and installation of equipment;
✓ Implementation and customisation of a digital content platform;
✓ Training of staff in the use of new technologies.

Project Implementation Area

Riga Social Care Centre “Gaiļezers”, Hipokrāta Street 6, Riga.

Project Results

✓ Improved social rehabilitation opportunities for clients with severe functional impairments;
✓ Access to interactive and personalised activities for bedridden clients;
✓ Enhanced cognitive and emotional development of clients;
✓ Improved capacity of staff to deliver diverse activities;
✓ Established a technological foundation for further development of digital solutions in social care.

Funding, Duration, and Partners

Funding source: Riga City Innovation Fund
Total budget: 24998,60 EUR

Implementation period: 01.06.2026 – 30.11.2026

Contact Information
Riga Social Care Center “Gaiļezers”
Ieva Brikmane-Buklovska
Phone: 67012236
Email: rsacgailezers@riga.lv