At the end of 2019, the 'Dementia in Cultural Mediation' project was launched in Odense (Denmark), an initiative within the framework of the European Erasmus + programme, which seeks to gather information about the different artistic and cultural activities involving people with dementia in four
Projects
Research
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.
Year: 2019 to 2022 - Status: In progress
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
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: 2018 to 2019 - Status: Finished
From a functional point of view, frailty is a state of high vulnerability in which the ability of frail elderly people to adapt to adverse events such as a fall or the flu is reduced, leading to functional deterioration and dependence.
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.
Year: 2018 - Status: In progress
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 2021 - Status: In progress
Professionals: Álvaro García Soler
The EDEN project was born from the interest of having a common European approach to one of the social challenges on the horizon, such as the growing number of people with dementia in the region.