The Erasmus+ project "On Stage in the Golden Age: Theatre for Healthy Aging" (AGE_THEA) highlights the transformative power of theatre in addressing loneliness, isolation, and social exclusion among older adults, issues significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also fostering friendly and inclusive communities. Through a cross-disciplinary approach, this initiative seeks to improve the psychosocial health and well-being of European older people (65+), including those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and neurological disorders, with special attention to marginalised and low-income individuals. The AGE_THEA project will span two years, from 15 December 2023 to 14 December 2025, and is implemented through a transnational partnership comprising the Romanian Alzheimer Society and Habilitas – Center for Resources and Professional Training (Romania); APS Le Compagnie Malviste (Italy); EDRA (Kinonikes Sineteris Drastiriotites Efpathon Omadon) and the University of West Attica (Greece) and Rightchallenge (Portugal).
Key outputs of the project include: 1) a transnational report on theatre's impact on older adults' well-being, 2) a joint training programme for social, cultural, and health professionals, and 3) participatory theatre activities promoting active ageing for older people, including those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The transnational report “The role of theatre in enhancing health and psychosocial well-being of older people” (first result of the project, now complete) brings together insights from focus groups, theatre activities in partner countries (Romania, Greece, Italy and Portugal) and literature reviews, showing how theatre can be a powerful tool to support active ageing and improve mental health. Discover how theatre is changing the lives of older adults and helping to support mental health in communities.
Our report is now ready, visit our website to learn more and download the full report in English or your preferred language:
• English: https://age-thea.eu/?page_id=937
• Romanian: https://age-thea.eu/?page_id=946
• Greek: https://age-thea.eu/?page_id=944
• Portuguese: https://age-thea.eu/?page_id=705
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