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.
Projects
"PortaMI a Spasso " is a social welfare project designed to support older adults and their pets by providing practical assistance in daily life.
The project was created to address the challenges that can arise with advancing age, allowing older adults to maintain a bond with their pets and continue to benefit from the affectionate, emotional, and social connection that comes with it.
The service is availablethroughout Milan and the surrounding area, with community-based interventions designed to reach people directly in their everyday settings.
Weekly outings are scheduled, led byspecialized stafftrained to work with older adults and pets, ensuring consistency, safety, and attention to individual needs.
From the very beginning, the project has been committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where older adults can feel supported, listened to, and valued.
By training dedicated staff,PortaMI a Spassohas built a network of professionals capable of offeringfree, personalized services that integrate personal care with a focus on animal welfare.
Proposed activities:
They are designed to promotephysical, mental, and emotional well-being by combating isolation and fostering meaningful relationships.
Each program is tailored to meet the individual needs, pace, and potential of each person.
Because it recognizes the profound value of the relationship between older adults and their pets, transforming it into a source of well-being, independence, and inclusion.
The project does more than simply offer a practical service; it builds close relationships that combat isolation, promote physical activity, and strengthen a sense of belonging to the community.
Through personalized and free services,PortaMI a Spassosupports a more active and peaceful daily life, preserving the emotional bonds that are essential to quality of life.