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The Matia Gerontological Institute is the unit of Matia Fundazioa dedicated to creating applicable knowledge and its dissemination in society (R+D+i). A unique centre in the Basque Country, with 10 years of experience.

The objective of this Institute is to collaborate in the definition of new models of prevention, care and health, as well as in providing support during the changes associated with ageing and the development of business projects that add value and quality to ageing, creating new solutions based on the knowledge of each of the members of the foundation.

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 Year: 2019 to 2020 - Status: In progress

Intergenerational community development project funded by the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa and implemented by Matia Institute and Adinkide, which seeks to work on the inclusion of people at risk of social exclusion involving different community agents in both the search for solutions and their

 Year: 2019 to 2022 - Status: In progress

QAVAD is a European Erasmus + project that, from the binomial accompaniment/care and training, seeks to promote the development or maintenance of cognitive, motor and social skills, essential for the quality of life of those people who require support and wish to remain in their homes.

 Year: 2019 to 2020 - Status: Finished
  Professionals: Cristina Buiza, Miren Iturburu

The main objective of the project is to research, develop and study the application of virtual reality solutions aimed at generating well-being in the elderly.

 Year: 2019 to 2024 - Status: In progress
  Professionals: Juan Albarrán, Elena del Barrio

Matia Instituto collaborates with Fundación Caja Navarra to facilitate the change towards a more participative model of Senior Citizen Centres.

 Year: 2019 to 2022 - Status: Finished
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Matia Fundazioa accompanies Getafe City Council in the construction of its First Friendliness Plan within the strategy of an Age-Friendly City.

 Year: 2019 to 2020 - Status: Finished

The EXTENSOR project addresses a relevant problem, musculoskeletal disorders are the first cause of sick leave and represent 45.8% of the cost of occupational diseases in the Basque Country.

 Year: 2018 - Status: In progress
  Professionals: Sara Marsillas, Pura Diaz-Veiga

The collaboration between Matia Instituto and Afundación began in 2017 with the aim of developing a specific action to address the emotional state of the elderly. This action was generated following a co-creation methodology focused on people with participants of the Espazos +60.

 Year: 2018 to 2019 - Status: Finished

Developed societies are facing a new structuring of models of coexistence that generate a growing number of people living alone along their life paths.

 Year: 2018 to 2020 - Status: In progress

The Foral Decree 24/2017, of December 12, regulating the economic benefits of Law 39/2006, of December 14, on the Promotion of Personal Autonomy and Care for Dependent Persons aims to guarantee the quality of care provided to dependent persons, as well as to ensure the well-being and quality of l

 Year: 2018 to 2020 - Status: In progress
  Professionals: Miren Iturburu

The SAREA project aims to improve child and elderly care services in Guipuzcoa and the Atlantic Pyrenees through the development of innovative models and practices that enhance the empowerment of users and families in the design of their life projects.

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