The Alliance for the Golden Years stems fromthe Ravasi Garzanti Foundation’scommitment to building a new urban welfare system dedicated to longevity. It is a civic and generative pact that goes beyond a simple assistance program to transform vulnerability and needs into opportunities for community, solidarity, and social innovation.
Workshops
"CIAO!" at Spazio Calusca is a community welfare project that uses digital tools and social activities to promote cognitive well-being, socialization, and inclusion among older adults.
The project introduces the CIAO digital platform, developed by the Amplifon Foundation and already in use at numerous nursing homes internationally, adapting it to an open, community-based setting. The initiative integrates technology, education, and social interaction, offering cognitive stimulation programs that combine digital experiences with group activities led by specialized staff.
The project takes place atSpazio Caluscain Milan’s 1st Municipal Districtand in the homes of the elderly participants.
The project consists of structured weekly sessions.
The project uses an integrated model that combines digital tools, educational activities, and community-based outreach to combat isolation and vulnerability.
Key initiatives include the CIAO! Digital Sessions, featuring weekly sessions with entertainment, cognitive training, and virtual socialization, accessible via user-friendly devices.
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CIAO! at Spazio Caluscamakes a difference because it combines technological innovation with human connection, making cognitive stimulation programs accessible even to the most isolated older adults.
The project bridges the gap between residential care facilities and local communities by bringing advanced digital tools into open social settings and into the homes of vulnerable individuals. Through an educational and relationship-based approach, it strengthens independence, participation, and quality of life, contributing to the creation of inclusive communities that prioritize active aging.