Lola Rodríguez and Miguel Romerosan began collaborating with Scarpia about five years ago. Back then, they already did it by getting involved with the local elders, for whom, like the little ones, this art festival always has a place in their programming. Today, the bet of this couple remains the same: art as integrative therapy … Read more
Society Posted on 17 October 2022 | by Editorial staff “Old age is among the most urgent issues that the human family is called to face at this time”. These words of Pope Francis have been a guide for a project that is “reborn” in … Read more
Life expectancy has increased. Catastrophic illnesses diagnosed early can be treated and prolong life. Technology, drugs, and lifestyle changes also add years to life. Literally more people are going to be older adults in the Dominican Republic in the coming decades. The possibility of living well and healthy, with good physical and mental health, will … Read more
Aurora Llodrà is 78 years old, but she retains the same mental dexterity as when she was twenty. She writes poetry and a few years ago she published her own book. She likes the world of spirituality, and she has lived in Santa Catalina for many years. She has children, grandchildren and also friends. However, … Read more
When he was thirteen he played the guitar, but at the age of two his father challenged him by putting him to the test: strumming three notes he had to guess the title of the song. Since then, the passion for music has never been extinguished, indeed over the years it has rekindled. He was … Read more
Every August 28 is celebrated on old age day in the country to commemorate the declaration of the rights of the elderly that first lady Eva Perón promoted more than half a century ago. Natalia Oreiro, protagonist of “Santa Evita”: “Eva Perón continues to have power even in death” Know more He did so that … Read more
Doctor Aldo Bova “The first inequality in health is to the detriment of suffering elderly people, too often, even today, neglected in our health facilities, perhaps for reasons of mere budget and cost-benefit calculation over time”, the complaint is made by Professor Aldo Bova, chief emeritus of orthopedics of the San Gennaro hospital, in Naples, … Read more
TOKYO — Japanese film director Chie Hayakawa was hatching an idea for a screenplay when she decided to test her premise on her mother’s elderly friends and other acquaintances. His question: If the government sponsored a euthanasia program for people 75 and older, would you consent? “Most people were very positive about it,” Hayakawa said. … Read more