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
“Trame di Cura in Biblioteca” is a cultural welfare project that promotes the well-being of vulnerable individuals, older adults, and their caregivers through creative, social, and therapeutic activities within a welcoming and inclusive community space.
The project stems from the belief that creativity, nature, and human connection are fundamental tools for personal well-being. The initiative encourages the active involvement of participants and raises community awareness about issues related to frailty and neurodegenerative diseases, while also promoting inclusion and training programs specifically designed for care providers.
The activities take place at theGallaratese Library in Milan, a community cultural space designed to serve as a place for people and families to meet, socialize, and receive support.
The project will take place fromDecember 2025 to November 2026through structured workshop sessions.
"Trame di Cura in Biblioteca" is based on a multidisciplinary approach that integrates artistic, educational, and therapeutic activities, with the goal of promoting well-being, socialization, and social inclusion.
The project offers experiential programs that allow participants to:
Music Therapy
Stimulates deep memory, a sense of identity, and bodily awareness while fostering group harmony.
First performance: Tuesday, February 3
Organized by the Al Confine Association
Horticultural Therapy
A series of workshops on nature and creativity to care for oneself and others.
First date: Thursday, February 19
Edited by Walter Vinci APS
"Sonoramente accanto" (
) Music as a Resource, Source of Well-Being, and Support for Relationships.
First performance: Saturday, February 28
Edited by Walter Vinci APS
Validation
A method of communicating with people with cognitive impairments based on recognizing their emotional world, useful for strengthening relationships and supporting caregivers and professionals.
First session: Monday, March 16
Organized by the Al Confine Association
Autobiographical Writing
A journey through storytelling and memory to foster personal reflection and interpersonal relationships.
First session: Friday, April 24
Curated by APS Le Compagnie Malviste
Art Therapy
: An expressive journey through images, memories, emotions, and sharing.
First session: Tuesday, May 5
Organized by the Al Confine Association
“Trame di Cura in Biblioteca”makes a difference because it transforms the library into a hub of cultural and social welfare, capable of integrating care, relationships, and community participation.
The project goes beyond traditional models of care, creating welcoming, non-medicalized environments that foster inclusion, autonomy, and emotional well-being. Through art, creativity, and relationships, it builds support networks around vulnerable individuals and their caregivers, helping to foster a culture of shared care that is accessible to the community.