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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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 Año: 2018 - Estado: In progress
 Profesionales: 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.

 Año: 2018 to 2019 - Estado: 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.

 Año: 2018 to 2020 - Estado: 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

 Año: 2018 to 2021 - Estado: In progress
 Profesionales: 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.

 Año: 2018 to 2019 - Estado: Finished
 Año: 2018 to 2019 - Estado: Finished
 Profesionales: Erkuden Aldaz

The need to unify the training of future professionals and the demands of the market in relation to this new way of understanding care for people (PCC) is now becoming apparent.

 Año: 2018 to 2019 - Estado: 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.

 Año: 2017 to 2018 - Estado: Finished

This study, like its predecessor, "Comer a gusto, vivir con calidad", aims to increase the well-being, nutrition and hydration o

 Año: 2016 to 2019 - Estado: Finished
 Profesionales: Nerea Etxaniz, Miren Iturburu

It is a social action program based on the training of social workers to improve the quality of life of dependent elderly people and people with functional diversity. The project focuses on combining "life projects" and "care projects", providing personalized support through holistic solutions.

 Año: 2016 to 2018 - Estado: Finished
 Profesionales: Miren Iturburu

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