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Project/initiative|Portugal|Local

The Senior Theater Project

Project title

O Projeto de Teatro Sénior

Description of initiative

The Senior Theater project took place in the municipality of Silves, in the Algarve. The initiative, conceived and implemented by technicians from the social action sector and the culture sector of the Municipality of Silves, aimed to be a complementary action to the program developed within the scope of the promotion of active ageing, which mostly included physical activities. The idea of ​​promoting theatrical activity was suggested by elements of the senior groups, who already participated in other initiatives of the Poles of Education to the Long Life of the Municipality of Silves.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Community well-being
Mental health
Quality of services for specific groups

Keywords

theater, mental health, elder people, elders theather, municipality

Target group

Older people

Cultural field

Theatre, opera

Timeframe

2014 - 2015

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

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Organizer(s)

Município de Silves.
Portugal
Public / State | Other