Objective:
AGE-THEA (On Stage in the Golden Age: Theatre for Healthy Ageing) aims to enhance the psychosocial well-being of older people – with or without dementia and neurological disorders – by using theatre as a tool for prevention and treatment. It promotes collaboration between cultural, social and health organisations, aiming for sustainable methodologies and active ageing.
Groups – Project Objective:
- Older people (with and without dementia or other neurological disorders)
- Carers / Families of older people
- Professionals from the health, culture and social care sectors
- Interdisciplinary networks and organisations within the EU
Outcomes:
The project produces five main results / deliverables:
- Analytical Report (WP2): Assessment of the role and impact of theatre on the psychosocial health of older people, with a focus on those with dementia or social isolation.
- Joint Training Programme (WP3): Training for professionals in the social care, health and cultural sectors on the use of theatre tools to support older people.
- Guide to Theatre Activities for Older People (WP4): Tools and methodology for participatory theatre activities with older people, aimed at boosting self-confidence, creativity and social inclusion.
- Awareness-raising & Dissemination (WP5): Organisation of national events and awareness-raising activities in Romania, Italy, Greece and Portugal, to promote cross-sectoral cooperation and raise public awareness.
- Transnational Activities: Expanding cooperation at an international level through the exchange of good practices, sustainable educational tools and networking among organisations across Europe.
Programme Partners:
SOCIETATEA ROMANA DE SPRIJIN A VARSTNICILOR SI A SUFERINZILOR CU AFECTIUNI DE TIP ALZHEIMER (ITALY)
APS LE COMPAGNIE MALVISTE (GREECE)
RIGHTCHALLENGE – ASSOCIAÇÃO (PORTUGAL)
ASOCIATIA HABILITAS – CENTRUL DE RESURSE SI FORMARE PROFESIONALĂ (ROMANIA)
K.S.D.E.O. EDRA (GREECE)
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ATTICA (GREECE)
