Innovative techniques of seniors activation
The ITOSA project, in which we had the pleasure of taking part as one of the partners, has come to an end. It is an international initiative aimed at developing the skills of seniors and of people working with older adults who are interested in modern ways of bringing about social change. The project helps seniors make use of their experience and competences, and encourages them to share their knowledge and skills by becoming active in their local communities.
The project was led by Fundacja Mapa Pasji.
The other partners were:
- Istituto per Servizi di Ricovero e Assistenza agli Anziani (Italy)
- Institut Antona Trstenjaka (Slovenia)
- A & A Emphasys Interactive Solutions Ltd (Cyprus)
- Inter Art Foundation (Bulgaria)
- Centar za Drustveno Ekonomski Razvoj Udruzenje (Serbia)
The outcomes of the ITOSA project include:
– a website with materials for seniors and educators, available in seven language versions (English and the languages of the partner countries): activeseniors.eu
– a book based on proven solutions developed in all the countries taking part in the project, published in seven languages. Download the PDF
– an interactive e-learning course for educators and trainers working with older people, available in seven languages at: training.activeseniors.eu
– dissemination events – one in each partner country, including an international conference in Italy,
– five international webinars,
– six international training sessions for educators from six countries,
– international workshops for seniors representing six countries,
– eighteen two-day pilot workshops held in six countries to test selected methods.
