Two days of intensive training held on June 27 and 28 at the Phyrtual Innovation Gym on Via del Quadraro in Rome focused on the role of social agents for active ageing in different contexts. These vary from day care centres for fragile elders to specific associations operating in this sector. The training course was held by Cecilia Stajano, national referent for Project ACTing – Active Ageing through Information & Communication Technologies, who, in turn, completed her professional training at Fundetec in Madrid (Spain).
The social agents in training with the methodology devised by Project Acting: Social Agents Promoting Active Ageing through ICT have very different profiles and professional experiences, but they all have the right attitude to facilitate the use of new technologies. Indeed, they often are special agents unbeknownst to themselves, but thanks to this project they will be able to hone their competences and strategies.
Goffredo (64) is a retired electronic engineer who has volunteered his skills and competences for the “Pro Olgiata” local association and teaches elders to use a computer in their own homes. He believes that Internet is a strategic resource for the elderly and is planning courses to teach senior citizens how to use the web.
Floriana is an English teacher at the Liceo Democrito in Rome. She has decided to dedicate her free time to promote the digital literacy of elders as a Knowledge Volunteer. Another knowledge volunteer is Anna Maria, a peer tutor at the elderly centre on Via Marvasi, who is also a testimonial in the ad: Knowledge is Wealth. Share it!
Silvia and Jessica, both under 30, help fragile elders at the Alberto Sordi Association. Francesco, born in 1947, continues to teach computer science at the CTP Nelson Mandela to Italian and foreign students aged 16-80. Giulia and Claudio, who are both above 60, represent two different experiences of associations for the elderly: Spi-Cgil and Auser. Francesca Squarcialupi, a social assistant in Rome’s 9th District, has a vast experience in house care. Gabriella, a mathematician born in 1942, is President of the Federazione italiana laureate diplomate istituti superiori(Fildis) that is a member of the International Federation of University Women. Marcello, born in 1950, who is an ICT Security expert, brings another precious series of competences to the group.
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