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Matia Instituto continues to collaborate in the scaling and implementation of new cohabitation units in IASS residential centers.
29.01.2025
The Aragonese Institute of Social Services (IASS) is leading a project to transform the care model in its directly managed residences for the elderly, through the implementation and development of cohabitation units.
At the end of 2022, the IASS established an alliance with Matia so that we could accompany them in the process, launching a participatory action-research project. The objective is that each person living in an IASS residence can...
A paper from Como en casa project John Weiner Award for the best presentation at the ILPN congress.
02.10.2024
It has been two weeks since the 7th International Conference on evidence-based policies and long-term care of the International Long-term Care Policy Network, co-organized with the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, was held in Bilbao.
The event was attended by nearly 250 delegates to share the latest research, policy and practice on long-term care, and seeks to strengthen the links between researchers, policy makers and professionals in...
Matia winner of the School of Thought Award for the best project for dignified longevity
25.09.2024
The candidacy “Lugaritz, housing with support” receives recognition in this edition of the Fundación Mutualidad awards for its role in improving the quality of life of the elderly.
Unique in Spain, the housing units contribute to the transformation of the long-term care model in the community.
Aware of the socioeconomic challenges arising from longevity, Fundación Mutualidad is developing different actions in the field of aging,...
Matia launches the campaign "Sexual rights do not expire".
14.06.2024
The launch of this initiative coincides with the celebration of the international day of awareness of abuse and mistreatment in old age.
The campaign is part of the Heldu Sexua(ri) project, a project that focuses on the lack of support for a vital aspect, such as sexuality, in care spaces.
#LosDerechosSexualesNoCaducan consists of a series of images with key messages, a podcast, and a text published by an expert on the subject...
Matia participates in SHARE, an innovative initiative aimed at the elderly and young people in the city of Fuenlabrada.
29.11.2023
Gerardo Amunarriz, CEO of Matia, among the signatories of an agreement with the associated entities for the development of this programme co-financed by the European Urban Initiative EU programme.
SHARE has been selected by the European Union from among more than 300 projects from cities across the continent.
29 November 2023 - The Mayor of Fuenlabrada, Javier Ayala, today signed the agreement for the development of the SHARE...
Results of the InCARE pilot project presented
26.10.2023
Matia Instituto and the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa collaborate in the pilot of InCARE, a project with European funding that addresses improvements in the Sendian programme.
InCARE identifies quantitative improvements in overload, wellbeing and quality of life
InCARE is nominated for the ESN awards in the category "Research & Evaluation"
A meeting of the InCARE pilot carried out in Gipuzkoa took place this Thursday at Matia's...