The meal shift – from reactive to proactive care
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Livsmedelsverket |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 473 183 |
| Project duration | December 2025 - May 2026 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Impact Innovation SustainGov - Calls |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Preparatory project for a reformed public sector |
Important results from the project
The project has developed tools and methods to prevent malnutrition among older adults living in ordinary housing. Soft transition points, and a system model for collaboration, create the conditions for a more proactive and person-centred approach. The results include innovative tools that strengthen health, independence, and quality of life of older adults. The project thus contributes to a shift from reactive to proactive care, reducing the pressure on healthcare and social services.
Expected long term effects
In the long term, the project´s results contribute to strengthened collaboration and a more systematic, person-centred approach within municipal care. Through this, the project can contribute making mealtimes a natural and integral part of care, a proactive tool that enhances health, independence, and quality of life, while delaying the need for more extensive healthcare and social services interventions.
Approach and implementation
The project was built on knowledge exchange, study visits, and trust-based dialogue. The diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and broad experience of the project partners provided unexpected insights and valuable opportunities for anchoring at both national and local levels. As a result, planned activities could be streamlined, benefiting idea development. The project’s alignment with the Swedish Food Agency’s government mandate (S2024/01012) enabled immediate integration.