French and Spanish Foundations ZOOMON . . . In 2024: DomusVi and the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation join forces in the fight The DomusVi France The DomusVi Foundation against Alzheimer’s Foundation Spain In 2024, DomusVi and the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation have sealed an ambitious partnership aimed at supporting medical research and raising public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. With nearly Established in January 2022, the DomusVi FranceThe DomusVi Foundation Spain has a dual purpose. one million people affected in France, representing 8% of the French population over the age of 65, Foundation is committed to supporting those whoOn the one hand, it aims to promote knowledge and 225,000 new cases diagnosed each year, this partnership marks a strong commitment to improving work with our senior citizens. about ageing among the widest possible audience, the health and well-being of older people. which it does through dedicated training Awareness and training for teams and carers It echoes the Group’s mission: to contribute toprogrammes, study days and publications. the well-being of older people by maintaining and For DomusVi, this partnership represents a valuable opportunity to deepen its teams’ understanding developing anactive social life in complete safe.ty On the other hand, it carries out numerous social, of Alzheimer’s disease. Through internal educational workshops, staff can strengthen their skills and It is at the heart of the Group’s sponsorship policy environmental and innovation projects through expertise on the latest advances in caring for residents with the disease. This partnership also provides and its social responsibility policy. programmes set up from scratch or by supporting better support for carers, who are often overwhelmed by the daily challenges posed by the disease. projects run by associations, schools or institutions within the Group by awarding the ‘Premios Fundacion The Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, for its part, has found a powerful ally in DomusVi, not only for DomusVi’. financial support for research, but also for practical support in the field. With 280 residences and agencies throughout France, DomusVi offers an ideal platform for raising awareness and providing information. A concrete impact: the Alzheimer’s Talks ZOOMON. . . The first concrete impact of this partnership was seen on 8 October 2024, during the third edition of the Alzheimer’s Talks in Toulouse. This conference in Occitanie brought together researchers, The actions of the DomusVi Spain Foundation in 2024 professionals, carers and the general public to discuss research progress, demystify the disease and In order to enrich and enhance the lives and experiences of residents and clients, the Foundation improve patient care. These meetings fostered essential dialogue between all those involved in the fight has proposed various initiatives, including: against the disease. • The University for Seniors: in collaboration with the IL3 Institute for Continuing Education at the University of Barcelona, two-semester university programmes are offered to DomusVi residents. Communication and support for research • Lives with History: any resident who wishes to do so can have a book written and published about ‘Alzheimer’s disease raises many questions and concerns. It is crucial to be able to talk about it to their life and experiences. demystify it and facilitate care,’ emphasises Dr Olivier de Ladoucette, President and Founder of the • EAPS (Psychosocial Care Teams) Programme: this initiative by the La Caixa Foundation aims to help Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. ‘This partnership wit DomusVi is an important ste. It allows us noth p improve the quality of life of people at the end of their lives, paying attention to emotional, social and only to communicate about the disease, but also to support research to offer better solutions to those spiritual aspects. Its rollout in DomusVi residences is currently underway. affected.’ In addition, the Foundation has worked to promote the inclusion of older people in society through DomusVi, working on the front line with its residents and medical and non-medical teams, sees this several initiatives: partnership as an opportunity to better understand and comprehend the disease. ‘With everyone • Encouraging volunteering in all residences. working together, our generationcan defeat Alzheimer’s!’ says DomusVi, which is determined to support • Awarding the annualDomusVi Foundation prizes to highlight the social commitment of professionals carers and families by providing them with better help and advice. and institutions that contribute to improving the quality of life of elderly people and/or people in This dynamic and committed partnership perfectly illustrates the ambition of DomusVi and the situations of dependency. • Through the new chair in good treatment created in collaboration with the San Pablo-CEU University, Alzheimer’s Research Foundation to advance research and improve the quality of life of people affected raising awareness in society about good treatment of the elderly and related issues. by this disease. 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