Hestia Agora
Hestia Agora provides a digital platform that helps Swedish municipalities measure quality of life among senior residents using scientifically validated ASCOT methodology. The platform enables seniors to complete surveys via QR code on their own devices, with municipalities tracking responses live and receiving analysis reports to support preventive eldercare planning under the new Socialtjänstlagen.
- Government Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Healthcare Technology
- Digital Health
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Swedish municipalities face new requirements under the revised Socialtjänstlagen to shift from reactive eldercare toward preventive, knowledge-based approaches. However, they lack systematic, data-driven methods to understand senior residents' quality of life, including factors like social participation, independence, and well-being, making it difficult to target preventive interventions effectively.
Solution
Hestia Agora provides a digital platform that enables municipalities to measure quality of life among senior residents quickly and easily. The platform uses scientifically developed ASCOT measurement methods and allows municipalities to add their own custom questions. Seniors complete surveys via their own devices using a QR code or link, and each participant receives personalized tips on community services based on their results. Municipalities track response rates live on a web platform and receive a final report with analysis, supporting evidence-based planning of preventive eldercare initiatives.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Swedish municipalities, particularly social welfare departments and eldercare administrators preparing for or adapting to the new Socialtjänstlagen. The platform serves both large and small municipalities, including customers such as Svedala, Skurup, Höganäs, Vellinge, Ystad, Hörby, and Tomelilla.
Features
- Scientifically validated ASCOT quality-of-life measurement methodology
- Customizable survey questions tailored to each municipality's specific needs (e.g., moving plans, future care needs, social well-being)
- QR-code and link-based survey distribution that works on seniors' own phones, tablets, or computers
- Live response tracking dashboard on the Hestia Agora web platform during ongoing surveys
- Individualized tips for each senior based on their survey results, directing them to relevant municipal services
- Final report with results analysis, including optional comparative analysis for repeat measurements
- Communication package to support survey distribution and awareness