Thursday, 14th September 2023
CALVIÀ HOLDS II SENIOR CITIZENS' DAY
The event is aimed at those facing the last life stage
Amongst the content of the event, it is planned to speak on well-being in the face of new longevity
II Senior Citizens' Day, organised by Calvià Town Hall, in commemoration of its International Day, which is 1st October, will take place in Sala Palmanova on Friday morning, 29th September. The meeting is aimed at all those people and entities involved in achieving maximum well-being at this life stage.
On this occasion, Calvià dedicates the Day to the role of “Society in the well-being of the elderly.” The event begins with a lecture by the doctor in Psychology Javier Yanguas, author of the book “Pasos para una nueva vejez” (Steps for a new old age), which provides his vision on the “Challenges of the new longevity”. It is evident that society must reflect on what it means being an aging country and Calvià a municipality that is aging, since one in six people is over 65 years old. Furthermore, Calvià is the residential destination of many European senior citizens, many of whom are English and German, who migrate especially to the coast for their retirement.
Senior citizens experience a progressive deterioration in the ability to be autonomous in the daily living activities. To work in this sense, the nurse specialist in gerontology Julia Gallo is going to moderate the round table “¡Calvià responde!” (Calvià responds!), in which several veterans of Calvià civil society will participate and will talk about how care can be contributed in the last life stage from different fields. It should be noted that amongst the elderly, friendship and proximity networks play a central role in the face of an uncertain future of possible dependency.
The Day will start at 9 a.m. and will end at 1:30 p.m. It will end with “Música para cuidar” (Music for caring), by the music therapist Arantxa Andreu, with the aim of encouraging attendees, transmitting good vibes and leaving a pleasant feeling.
Aging involves a new adaptation to the environment, the ability to respond and the need for care. In the old age stage, possible changes in lifestyle appear as a concern not only for the elderly, but also for their environment and friends. The deteriorations of age act by configuring a representation of aging in which disability and illness are not alien, with the certainty that the future will bring those deteriorations and that old age is the life stage that does not have continuity in another.
All those willing to attend the event can fill out this form, call 971 139 173 or contact by email at calviasocial@calvia.com. Places are limited.