On the occasion of World Alzheimer's Day, Wednesday, October 1, the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation organizes the conference Well-being at the museum: examples of good practice projects for Alzheimer's and those who care for them, a moment of reflection and open discussion for cultural and healthcare professionals and the general public.
The meeting will be held at the Sala Sant'Ansano starting from 3:30 PM, with interventions from experts in the museum, academic and social-health fields who will share experiences of projects aimed at improving the well-being of people with dementia through art, culture and relationships.
Testimonies that show how social prescribing is the way to follow to guide a new care perspective and combat social isolation.
The museum is part of the MTA network – Tuscan Museums for Alzheimer's – and carries out projects aimed at people with dementia and their caregivers. The Embrace of Art is the program that uses the museum heritage to stimulate memory, creativity and the inclusion of people with Alzheimer's and their families.
The Program
3:30 PM - Participant registration
3:45 PM -Welcome greetings
Chiara Valdambrini- Director of the Antico Ospedale Santa Maria della Scala Foundation4:00 PM - Well-being, museums and scientific research
Annalisa Banzi - Department of Philosophy Piero Martinetti – University of Milan4:45 PM Older adults and well-being. The TOUCHWELL project to handle replicas of archaeological artifacts Elena Corradini -Researcher in Museology and Restoration at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Elisabetta Genovese - Full Professor of Audiology and Rectoral Delegate for Disability5:30 PM Round Table
6:00 PM - WORKSHOP The Embrace of Art - Experience of the Santa Maria della Scala
Stefania Villani- museum educator Santa Maria della Scala (by reservation)6:30 PM
Conclusion and presentation of certificates of participation
During the conference it will be possible to participate in the workshop "The Embrace of Art" which tells the story of the museum's activities dedicated to Alzheimer's, to register: https://forms.gle/tabEwcemUFyB9N6w8
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