The Italian Multiplier Event was organized on April the 21st 2023 in the framework of the “Caregiver Days”, a Regional event taking place every year around the month of May to promote the role and challenges of informal carers and to share
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According to the European Association Eurocarers, 80% of all European chronically ill people are taken care of by informal carers, i.e. someone who provide unpaid care outside of a professional or formal framework. While caring for a loved one can be a
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With rising life expectancy, more people will need long-term care (LTC), yet many cannot access it. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed structural weaknesses in LTC, along with the need for urgent action.This initiative aims to establish a framework for policy reforms in
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Welcome to the second issue of our newsletter where you can find the latest updates about our work on the Erasmus+ SINCALA project.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free online courses available for anyone to enrol. MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career and deliver quality educational experiences at scale and that’s why nowadays millions of people
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The Erasmus+ funded “SINCALA – INFORMAL CARERS: A WHOLE-FAMILY & LIFECOURSE APPROACH” programme aims to support informal carers of all ages by developing and testing an intervention programme based on therapeutic narrative that can be used by professionals working with informal carers
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Dr. Zdenka Čebašek-Travnik, Spominčica, Alzheimer Slovenia In Slovenia, there are no epidemiological studies that would reveal the extent of violence against the elderly in the home environment, and therefore there is no relevant data on violence against people with dementia. In the
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The SINCALA project partnership met in Porto (Portugal) for its transnational project meeting and joint staff training event, hosted by CASO50+. The gathering was a great opportunity for partners to meet in person and discuss the progress of the project as well
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Although older carers, aged 65 or over, are increasing in number, their needs are often overlooked in research, policy and practice. On the other hand, according to a recent study, older carers may find it more difficult to balance caring while maintaining
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What is like to be a grandchildren of a person with dementia in Italy and in Slovenia? A recent study developed within the H2020 MeWe project explores this issue, comparing the experiences of adolescents living in the two countries. The full article
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