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More than 100 people have already participated in Generación Valores' first socio-cultural activities to combat unwanted loneliness.
The Jovesólides experience programme continues in September with new gastronomic routes and free tastings.
Who said getting old was boring? Active ageing is a philosophy that is becoming increasingly popular among people older than 60. To contrivute to this active and healthy way of life, the programme Generación Valores driven by Jovesólides has given a decisive step thanks to the first socio-cultural outting programme organisd in València and Elche.
Since the beginning of the year, more than 100 people have participated in the activities offered for Socialsie and Share. Two historical routes were celebrated by the Arab Valencia and the Islamic Elcche under the care of Belén Cuenca, a specialist in art history and religions. There was also a visit to the Museo de las Ciencias of Valencia, where the participants had a stimulating and enriching day.
From September, the Generación Valores programme will continue with new free activities such as an almond milk route and oil tastings in València and Elche. Interested parties can call 679.016.170 from September to register or get more information about the project.
If you are interested in participating in the programme as a volunteer, contact Jovesólides.
A Generación Valores armed against unwanted loneliness.
Video 'For active ageing, the Older Generation'
In addition to socio-cultural services, the Generación Valores project includes a digital accompaniment service and technical support (mobile phones, tablets, computers...); a radio channel and free phone repairs and information. This year, around 450 people in the Comunitat Valenciana have already benefited from the programme.
Unwanted loneliness has become a silent disease in all ageing Western societies like Spain, where the birth rate has been declining for years, affecting mainly women over 80. Studies show that it is associated with a poorer quality of life, a deterioration in physical and mental health and a higher mortality rate. All these factors worsen with age and reduced mobility.
It is estimated that 23% of the elderly Spanish population of 65 years old suffer from unwanted loneliness , which means around 2.2 millionpeople. Almost 80% are womenaccording to data from Report of the Observatorio Ciudades que Cuidan 2020.
The magnitude of this complex problem is best seen considering that 9,527,263 people over 65 live in Spain, 20% of the country's total population according to the National Statistics Institute (INE 2022). Of them, two million live alone.
Generación Valores is a digital inclusion and active ageing project funded by the Conselleria de Igualdad and Políticas Inclusivas of the Generalitat, which provides for the 0.7% allocation of the Comunitat Valenciana's income tax. You can follow all the news about the project on social media with the hashtag #GeneraciónValores
