Ageism, understood as discrimination based on age, is a structural and normalized form of social exclusion that particularly affects older adults and remains largely unrecognized.
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: 2026 - Status: In progress
Year: 2026 - Status: In progress
The current social context has led to a profound change in the ways people relate to each other.
Year: 2026 - Status: In progress
Care ecosystems are based on the development of local initiatives and projects that enable more personalised, flexible care that is closely linked to the community, with the aim of ensuring full citizenship for everyone, including those who require long-term care.
Year: 2026 - Status: Finished
What is care like in Azkoitia? What resources are available in the municipality? Who provides care? Who receives care in Azkoitia?
Year: 2026 - Status: In progress
The Basque Strategy for Older People 2026–2029 sets out strategic priorities for action, around which various activities are carried out within the flagship
Year: 2026 - Status: In progress
Year: 2025 - Status: Finished
Awareness of the importance of social relationships in people’s lives—and the shortcomings in this area—has been growing in recent years.
Year: 2025 to 2026 - Status: In progress
Matia is taking part, alongside 12 other care organisations in Gipuzkoa, in the ‘En clave compartida’ project, which focuses on co-design and co-production of support and care services.
Year: 2025 - Status: In progress
Professionals: Verónica Lozada Paz, Nerea Etxaniz, Penélope Castejón, Cristina Buiza, Miren Iturburu, Erkuden AldazJavier Quintas, Mirene Iraola, Maialen López, Maddalen Cárdenas, Carmen Hernández
This is an action-research project based on participatory methodologies, through which it is intended to help each person living in an IASS residence to develop a quality life, a chosen life, without leaving the community to which they belong and with the support and care they need.
Year: 2025 to 2026 - Status: Finished
This work aims to support the Basque Government in designing the new Strategy from a comprehensive, diverse, accessible, personalised and participatory approach.