SOCIOCULTURAL ACTIVITY PROJECTS
These projects centre on increasing participation by senior citizens through access to culture and education. Emphasis is placed on community involvement through active teaching methods, fomenting group development, communication and personal autonomy. Activities are organized in accordance with the wishes and needs of the users of our services.
PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION SERVICES
In addition to promoting stimulating activities in the centres, the aim of these programmes is to improve the quality of life of participants. Therapeutic programmes focus on aspects related to HEALTH (physical and mental, cognitive, psychological and emotional), relations, leisure and culture, the environment, the community and organizations.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMMES
Occupational Therapy is geared toward the prevention, rehabilitation or maintenance of functional capacities, thus promoting personal autonomy. It provides an integral and individual approach on the physical, mental and/or social level, the ultimate purpose being to enhance independence in the performance of daily activities. Assessment of patient competence, and training in weak areas, together with adaptation to the environment and the therapeutic use of activities, leads to better functionality.
PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES
This type of intervention includes: procedural and specific assessments; elaboration of reports on assessments, meetings and/or family interviews; consulting on management guidelines for dealing with elderly patients in difficult situations for facility personnel and family members (in particular, day-care facility patients). Individualized psychological care centres on such situations as helping new patients adapt to facility life, accompanying in the grieving process after the death of a spouse or loved one, confronting illness, problems with relations and coexistence, and psychosomatic, emotional and behaviour disorders…
PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMMES
Rehabilitation in post-stroke processes and other disorders affecting mobility.
An important part of our activity involves designing and delivering a broad range of courses. Click here to view the Courses and Lectures offered. We also work closely with leading public and private organizations: Provincial Council, Donostia-San Sebastian City Council and local councils of other towns in Gipuzkoa, Ingema, and Nagusilan-RSPV (Association of Volunteer Workers).
Being up to date always has its advantages: The latest information in different formats on issues related to different areas of Social Psychology.
Our professionals periodically publish newsletters at some of the facilities for the elderly in collaboration with the users of our services and staff.
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