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Active Ageing! (Aktiv ins Alter!)
Austria
The WHO-demonstration project \"Active Ageing!\" was carried out in three districts in Vienna from 2003 to 2005. The project intended to improve the health of socially disadvantaged older people and to combat social exclusion on basis of existing resources in the community. This was made possible by a multicultural and client-centred approach, including trained social workers and psychologists visiting the target group at home to find out about their expectations and needs. People at high risk of social exclusion are isolated people, members of socially and financially disadvantaged groups such as older migrants from former Yugoslavian countries or Turkey. In general, older migrants are badly informed about asserts and services existent in the community. Therefore the project worked on two levels: firstly on the basis of the individual needs, and secondly on the systemic level, in order to improve the social infrastructure in the districts.
Austria
The WHO-demonstration project \"Active Ageing!\" was carried out in three districts in Vienna from 2003 to 2005. The project intended to improve the health of socially disadvantaged older people and to combat social exclusion on basis of existing resources in the community. This was made possible by a multicultural and client-centred approach, including trained social workers and psychologists visiting the target group at home to find out about their expectations and needs. People at high risk of social exclusion are isolated people, members of socially and financially disadvantaged groups such as older migrants from former Yugoslavian countries or Turkey. In general, older migrants are badly informed about asserts and services existent in the community. Therefore the project worked on two levels: firstly on the basis of the individual needs, and secondly on the systemic level, in order to improve the social infrastructure in the districts.
Even Wrinkles can laugh - Volunteers in nursing homes (Besuchsdienste - Auch Falten können lachen)
Austria
People who have to live in nursing homes are often excluded from society and social contacts. The only contacts they have are very often to professionals who take care of their bodily needs. Different scientific studies show, that due to lack of contact and activities diseases get worse faster. As soon as those people have regularly visitors depressions and dementia are less of a problem and increase slower. This is why it is important to the Volkshilfe Styria to provide social activities to all people who live in the 20 nursing homes in Styria. The visitors are volunteers who donate a part of their free time to socially excluded elderly people.
Austria
People who have to live in nursing homes are often excluded from society and social contacts. The only contacts they have are very often to professionals who take care of their bodily needs. Different scientific studies show, that due to lack of contact and activities diseases get worse faster. As soon as those people have regularly visitors depressions and dementia are less of a problem and increase slower. This is why it is important to the Volkshilfe Styria to provide social activities to all people who live in the 20 nursing homes in Styria. The visitors are volunteers who donate a part of their free time to socially excluded elderly people.
Housing for Help! (Wohnen für Hilfe)
Austria
Your next-door neighbour might be closer to you than a relative\' is a popular saying that emphasizes the importance of people living together. The Graz project \"Housing for Help\", launched by the association for promoting gerontology and the studies of senior citizens at Graz University (GEFAS), opens up new ways of living together for older and younger people. Sharing the household presents an alternative form of living together to the traditional family and provides a setting in which social contact can take place.
Austria
Your next-door neighbour might be closer to you than a relative\' is a popular saying that emphasizes the importance of people living together. The Graz project \"Housing for Help\", launched by the association for promoting gerontology and the studies of senior citizens at Graz University (GEFAS), opens up new ways of living together for older and younger people. Sharing the household presents an alternative form of living together to the traditional family and provides a setting in which social contact can take place.
Next task for social helpers 60 +
Austria
The aim of this project is to encourage men entering the third age as well as “young“ senior citizens to get involved as voluntary “social helpers“ for men with mental illnesses and disorders. Basically, social helpers support men with mental illnesses and disorders to participate actively in society and to promote their healthy attributes. Due to their new task, the prior target group also plays an active role in the community and social isolation can be prevented.
Austria
The aim of this project is to encourage men entering the third age as well as “young“ senior citizens to get involved as voluntary “social helpers“ for men with mental illnesses and disorders. Basically, social helpers support men with mental illnesses and disorders to participate actively in society and to promote their healthy attributes. Due to their new task, the prior target group also plays an active role in the community and social isolation can be prevented.
Points4Action
Austria
The purpose of the project “points4action” is to link young people living in Graz with older adults. Young people are encouraged to devote volunteer services to older residents of nursing homes by reading, visiting, talking, taking walks, playing cards and participating in group activities.
The intergenerational project is built around a cooperation of the City of Graz, residential care facilities and other organisations and companies. After having attended a preparation course young participants are allowed to operate independently. However, they are supported by staff at the nursing homes, who coordinate their regular visits. To sustain interest over time, young volunteers receive a certain amount of points as a kind of recognition for their service. These points can be turned in for cinema tickets, theatre tickets or in restaurants.
Austria
The purpose of the project “points4action” is to link young people living in Graz with older adults. Young people are encouraged to devote volunteer services to older residents of nursing homes by reading, visiting, talking, taking walks, playing cards and participating in group activities.
The intergenerational project is built around a cooperation of the City of Graz, residential care facilities and other organisations and companies. After having attended a preparation course young participants are allowed to operate independently. However, they are supported by staff at the nursing homes, who coordinate their regular visits. To sustain interest over time, young volunteers receive a certain amount of points as a kind of recognition for their service. These points can be turned in for cinema tickets, theatre tickets or in restaurants.
Promoting Healthy Ageing in Rural and Semi-Urban Communities in Austria (Lebenswerte Lebenswelten)
Austria
"Lebenswerte Lebenswelten für ältere Menschen" is a best-practice model of community-based health promotion for the elderly commissioned by the Austrian Health Promotion Foundation. The three-year-project's aim is to develop, explore and evaluate innovative approaches or policies for community-development and empowerment of elderly population groups to improve their health-related quality of life and participation in social activities. The project started in March 2003 in 13 Styrian communities located in two districts. These districts differ in two criteria: population income and percentage of elderly people.
Austria
"Lebenswerte Lebenswelten für ältere Menschen" is a best-practice model of community-based health promotion for the elderly commissioned by the Austrian Health Promotion Foundation. The three-year-project's aim is to develop, explore and evaluate innovative approaches or policies for community-development and empowerment of elderly population groups to improve their health-related quality of life and participation in social activities. The project started in March 2003 in 13 Styrian communities located in two districts. These districts differ in two criteria: population income and percentage of elderly people.
SenSi - Security for Senior Citizens
Austria
Within the project trainers specialised for security provide free training units for older women in order to improve their ability for self-defence.
Austria
Within the project trainers specialised for security provide free training units for older women in order to improve their ability for self-defence.
Sinn Residenz
Austria
Sinn, the German Word for the English "Sense" is meant as a philosophy for our old people's home. We do not only focus on a well balanced care but on several things to meet our customers individual needs and guarantee a fulfilled evening of life. We are a non-profit organization.
Austria
Sinn, the German Word for the English "Sense" is meant as a philosophy for our old people's home. We do not only focus on a well balanced care but on several things to meet our customers individual needs and guarantee a fulfilled evening of life. We are a non-profit organization.
Coordination of the volunteers taking care for the elderly both at home and in social care institutions
Czech Republic
Coordination of volunteers assisting seniors in various workaday activities – leisure time activities, accompaniment
Czech Republic
Coordination of volunteers assisting seniors in various workaday activities – leisure time activities, accompaniment
Distant voice service and predicament aid provided into households of endangered citizens (in municipalities with delegated powers)
Czech Republic
The elderly have continuous possibility to get in contact with a guarding worker via annunciator of a predicament.
Czech Republic
The elderly have continuous possibility to get in contact with a guarding worker via annunciator of a predicament.
Involving the elderly into community planning of social services
Czech Republic
Involving the elderly into planning of social services by negotiation with seniors´ associations and via principles of community planning.
Czech Republic
Involving the elderly into planning of social services by negotiation with seniors´ associations and via principles of community planning.
Palliative home care
Czech Republic
The seniors are provided complete home care up to the last stage of their life.
Czech Republic
The seniors are provided complete home care up to the last stage of their life.
THE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND COUNSELLING TELEPHONE LINE FOR THE ELDERLY
Czech Republic
The crisis intervention and counselling line for the elderly (800 157 157), is available free of charge to all older people throughout the Czech Republic. The line can be accessed round-the clock 365 days a year.
It is designed for older people who have found themselves in a difficult life situation due to their social circumstances or deterioration of their health condition. Availability of such service gives the clients a feeling of safety, provides them with support and guidance, thus bringing them relief and giving them hope, which makes it easier for them to cope with their situation and return to the pre-crisis level. It represents help in a crisis, including counselling and where needed, also further follow-up services for the clients and their close relatives. Currently it can be used in real time only by one calling client at a time. The goal of the project is to make it possible (in technical as well as staffing terms) for at least two clients to access the line at the same time in the “peak hours“ – when most clients use it. Another important objective is to maintain the current level, stabilize and develop the operation of the innovated line.
Czech Republic
The crisis intervention and counselling line for the elderly (800 157 157), is available free of charge to all older people throughout the Czech Republic. The line can be accessed round-the clock 365 days a year.
It is designed for older people who have found themselves in a difficult life situation due to their social circumstances or deterioration of their health condition. Availability of such service gives the clients a feeling of safety, provides them with support and guidance, thus bringing them relief and giving them hope, which makes it easier for them to cope with their situation and return to the pre-crisis level. It represents help in a crisis, including counselling and where needed, also further follow-up services for the clients and their close relatives. Currently it can be used in real time only by one calling client at a time. The goal of the project is to make it possible (in technical as well as staffing terms) for at least two clients to access the line at the same time in the “peak hours“ – when most clients use it. Another important objective is to maintain the current level, stabilize and develop the operation of the innovated line.
Training family members in qualified care for an elderly person
Czech Republic
Family members taking care for their relatives are trained for qualified home care.
Czech Republic
Family members taking care for their relatives are trained for qualified home care.
Advice and support for seniors (Seniorenberatung und -betreuung)
Germany
Volunteers befriend old single people, often unable to leave their house due to mobility restrictions.
Germany
Volunteers befriend old single people, often unable to leave their house due to mobility restrictions.
Befriending Initiative (Ehrenamtlicher Besuchsdienst)
Germany
Volunteers visit old, sick and disabled people in their homes to befriend them.
Germany
Volunteers visit old, sick and disabled people in their homes to befriend them.
Being there - companionship in life until death (Da sein - Lebensbegleitung bis zum Tode)
Germany
Voluntary befriending service for lonely persons in care institutions
Germany
Voluntary befriending service for lonely persons in care institutions
Conversation circle for persons with commencing dementia (Gesprächskreis für Menschen mit beginnender Demenz)
Germany
Persons who have shortly received the diagnosis of dementia are given the opportunity to share their experiences.
Germany
Persons who have shortly received the diagnosis of dementia are given the opportunity to share their experiences.
Dwelling for help (Wohnen für Hilfe)
Germany
Seniors whose appartment is too big and who need support in everyday situations are matched with students looking for non-expensive living space.
Germany
Seniors whose appartment is too big and who need support in everyday situations are matched with students looking for non-expensive living space.
Excercise and gymnastics for senior migrant citizens (Bewegungs- und Gymnastikangebot für ältere Migranten)
Germany
In the neighbourhood centre of a Wetzlar district senior gymnastics for migrant citizens were offered.
Germany
In the neighbourhood centre of a Wetzlar district senior gymnastics for migrant citizens were offered.
HilDA - Help for people with dementia and their relatives (Hilfe für Demenzkranke und ihre Angehörigen)
Germany
Volunteers support families caring for a person with dementia.
Germany
Volunteers support families caring for a person with dementia.
Joy of reading - Books become alive (Lesefreuden - Bücher werden lebendig)
Germany
Volunteers organise literary events in care institutions, seniors clubs etc.
Germany
Volunteers organise literary events in care institutions, seniors clubs etc.
Living with the Alzheimer desease in Frankfurt am Main (Leben mit der Alzheimer-Krankheit in Frankfurt am Main)
Germany
Organisation of a café with dancing for people with and without Alzheimer desease
Germany
Organisation of a café with dancing for people with and without Alzheimer desease
Meals on wheels (Essen auf Rädern)
Germany
From Monday to Friday volunteers deliver a hot meal to senior citizens. For the weekends frozen food can be ordered. The volunteers spend time with the seniors and organise, if needed, additional services.
Germany
From Monday to Friday volunteers deliver a hot meal to senior citizens. For the weekends frozen food can be ordered. The volunteers spend time with the seniors and organise, if needed, additional services.
Project "Getting old in Neighbourhood" (Projekt “Alt werden in Nachbarschaft“)
Germany
Strengthening community networks which facilitate an independent life in old age
Germany
Strengthening community networks which facilitate an independent life in old age
Reminiscence work with older people (Erinnerungsarbeit mit älteren Menschen)
Germany
In this project, people living in the retirement home "Pariser Gasse" had the possibility to tell "their own story". The stories were written down by a social worker. Finally the stories were published in form of a book.
Germany
In this project, people living in the retirement home "Pariser Gasse" had the possibility to tell "their own story". The stories were written down by a social worker. Finally the stories were published in form of a book.
We don't leave you alone (Wir lassen euch nicht alleine)
Germany
By founding of a low-threshold and part time caring service, people suffering from senile dementia and their relatives are given the possibility to meet other affected people, to talk about their problems and to help each other.
Germany
By founding of a low-threshold and part time caring service, people suffering from senile dementia and their relatives are given the possibility to meet other affected people, to talk about their problems and to help each other.
Workshop "Coping with loneliness" (Workshop "Einsamkeit bewältigen")
Germany
Workshop of several days in 2001 to sensitize volunteers from seniors cooperatives to the issue of loneliness
Germany
Workshop of several days in 2001 to sensitize volunteers from seniors cooperatives to the issue of loneliness
Giuseppina Project (Progetto Giuseppina)
Italy
Sample survey of elderly population of Ferrara and subsequent starting up of social network in order to facilitate and support self-sufficient life of 75+ people in their own homes.
Main subjects: Means of transport related to medical examinations or other social needs; delivery of medicines at home; delivery of shopping at home.
Italy
Sample survey of elderly population of Ferrara and subsequent starting up of social network in order to facilitate and support self-sufficient life of 75+ people in their own homes.
Main subjects: Means of transport related to medical examinations or other social needs; delivery of medicines at home; delivery of shopping at home.
Madreperla – preparation of caregivers and legality issues (Madreperla: preparazione e legalità nel lavoro di cura)
Italy
The project operates in the field of foreigner caregivers of not self-sufficient older people hired by the families. The activities wants to deal with the qualification of caregivers and their social visibility. It aims at catering the need of the social inclusion of migrant women and those of the families through an action of tutoring devoted to caregivers.
Italy
The project operates in the field of foreigner caregivers of not self-sufficient older people hired by the families. The activities wants to deal with the qualification of caregivers and their social visibility. It aims at catering the need of the social inclusion of migrant women and those of the families through an action of tutoring devoted to caregivers.
Measures against the hot weather (Che caldo che fa)
Italy
The project covered the area of the province of Modena involving the Health services and the municipalities: it dealt with the setting up of a system able to forecast the heat waves and start up a support network in order to inform, monitor and assist older people both in their houses and in care centres.
Italy
The project covered the area of the province of Modena involving the Health services and the municipalities: it dealt with the setting up of a system able to forecast the heat waves and start up a support network in order to inform, monitor and assist older people both in their houses and in care centres.
My Home is Safe! (La "mia" casa sicura)
Italy
The project carries out a shared regional planning with the aim of assessing the social sustainability of actions in favour of the current and future needs of the older people. In 2003, the "Heat Emergency" showed the need to improve the assistance to chronically ill people through an alarm system and the use of simple technology. The diffuse presence of our domiciliary care services gives us the possibility to report the danger of home accidents. The objective is to monitor our area trying to optimise the network of current services through technology (GIS, domotics…) and human resources (Caregivers, health and social workers, technicians, volunteers)
Italy
The project carries out a shared regional planning with the aim of assessing the social sustainability of actions in favour of the current and future needs of the older people. In 2003, the "Heat Emergency" showed the need to improve the assistance to chronically ill people through an alarm system and the use of simple technology. The diffuse presence of our domiciliary care services gives us the possibility to report the danger of home accidents. The objective is to monitor our area trying to optimise the network of current services through technology (GIS, domotics…) and human resources (Caregivers, health and social workers, technicians, volunteers)
Older People Resource Centre "Silver Thread" (Centro Risorse Anziani "Filo D'Argento")
Italy
Counselling centre devoted to older people with a hot line service and point of distribution of relevant information materials. The centre offers psychological and material support to all those older people who do not want to leave their houses.
Italy
Counselling centre devoted to older people with a hot line service and point of distribution of relevant information materials. The centre offers psychological and material support to all those older people who do not want to leave their houses.
Social Centers to Favour Older People\'s Social Inclusion in Big towns through Spreading of Information (I centri anziani per l\'aiuto e l\'inclusione sociale degli anziani soli ed emarginati nelle città metropolitane)
Italy
In 1/12/2004 in seven different Italian towns (Bresso-Milano; Bologna; Civitanova Marche-Macerata; Firenze; Roma, Eboli-Salerno; Palermo) this project started information help desk in the framework of already running social centres. These desks are meant for older people, their family members and their caregivers to favour the access to social services offered in the different areas. Specifically trained volunteers manage the Help desks: they have access to a user friendly ad hoc data-bank.
Italy
In 1/12/2004 in seven different Italian towns (Bresso-Milano; Bologna; Civitanova Marche-Macerata; Firenze; Roma, Eboli-Salerno; Palermo) this project started information help desk in the framework of already running social centres. These desks are meant for older people, their family members and their caregivers to favour the access to social services offered in the different areas. Specifically trained volunteers manage the Help desks: they have access to a user friendly ad hoc data-bank.
Social Centres at local level (Centri Territoriali di Socializzazione)
Italy
These centres organise several activities finalised to favour the socialisation among older persons in order to tackle the risks of exclusion and isolation. These activities are organised in sport centres, clubs and parish churches in order to keep older people in a network of relationship outside their own families.
Italy
These centres organise several activities finalised to favour the socialisation among older persons in order to tackle the risks of exclusion and isolation. These activities are organised in sport centres, clubs and parish churches in order to keep older people in a network of relationship outside their own families.
Nursing courses for women 50+
Lithuania
30 hours free of charge courses how to take care of an ill person. Basic knowledge of nursing techniques, practical classes, ordinary nursing aids and how to obtain them. Psychological advice.
Lithuania
30 hours free of charge courses how to take care of an ill person. Basic knowledge of nursing techniques, practical classes, ordinary nursing aids and how to obtain them. Psychological advice.
Assistive Technology
United Kingdom
Provision of assistive technology to help older people maintain independence.
United Kingdom
Provision of assistive technology to help older people maintain independence.
Care Direct
United Kingdom
Telephone based single point of access for information and initial assessment for older people.
United Kingdom
Telephone based single point of access for information and initial assessment for older people.
Carer\'s Emergency Card
United Kingdom
A card which carers can carry so that if something happens to them the emergency services (or other person coming to their assistance) will be alerted to the fact that they have someone who is relying on them for support
United Kingdom
A card which carers can carry so that if something happens to them the emergency services (or other person coming to their assistance) will be alerted to the fact that they have someone who is relying on them for support
Gentle Activities Project
United Kingdom
Delivery of targeted ‘gentle exercise\' programme to older people in sheltered housing schemes
United Kingdom
Delivery of targeted ‘gentle exercise\' programme to older people in sheltered housing schemes
Intermediate Care Service
United Kingdom
An integrated care service that bridges gap between hospital and community.
United Kingdom
An integrated care service that bridges gap between hospital and community.
Promoting Independence Team
United Kingdom
A joint health and social care team which proactively ‘case finds\' older people felt to be at risk of an emergency or general deterioration in their quality of life. Multi-disciplinary team which carries out holistic assessment and short term case management.
United Kingdom
A joint health and social care team which proactively ‘case finds\' older people felt to be at risk of an emergency or general deterioration in their quality of life. Multi-disciplinary team which carries out holistic assessment and short term case management.
Quality of Life Survey
United Kingdom
An annual survey to assess the quality of life of the local population.
United Kingdom
An annual survey to assess the quality of life of the local population.
Social Club for Older People
United Kingdom
Social club for older people with range of activities relevant to their needs and interests
United Kingdom
Social club for older people with range of activities relevant to their needs and interests