The current social context has led to a profound change in the ways people relate to each other.
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: 2025 to 2026 - Status: In progress
This project is being developed at the request of the City Council of Donostia/San Sebastián, as part of its interest in gaining a deeper understanding of the contribution that new housing alternatives—such as the Lugaritz model—make to the well-being and quality of life of people who need suppor
Year: 2025 to 2027 - Status: In progress
This project is a mixed-design cross-sectional study of people who have had a stroke and their primary caregivers to identify the needs of stroke survivors after hospital discharge and propose solutions to the most prevalent unmet needs.
Year: 2025 - Status: In progress
Professionals: Verónica Lozada Paz, Elisa Berrios, Virginia Oliván, 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: In progress
This work aims to support the Basque Government in designing the new Strategy from a comprehensive, diverse, accessible, personalised and participatory approach.
Year: 2024 to 2027 - Status: In progress
Like many other cities, the urban centre of Fuenlabrada faces a number of challenges, including the deterioration of the housing stock, the closure of local businesses and an ageing rate above the city average.
Year: 2024 to 2025 - Status: Finished
Profesionales:
The concept of "Ageing in place", which has influenced ageing policies since the 1990s, nowadays goes hand in hand with the notion of age-friendliness. To promote ageing at home, spaces must be designed in a friendly way, taking into account the needs of ageing people.
Year: 2024 to 2025 - Status: In progress
This study was conducted at the psychogeriatric unit of the Matia Hospital, part of the Matia Foundation, located in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain.
Year: 2024 to 2025 - Status: In progress
Design a basic home care training curriculum for carers of older people with or without disabilities.
Year: 2024 - Status: In progress
Professionals: Marta Moreno Fernández
How is a care ecosystem built in a rural population of nafarroa? What are the characteristics they share and what are the realities that need to be addressed and transformed?