Cristiana Bianchi L.L.P. 2007 - 2013 Multilateral Projects of Transfer of Innovation Exchanges – Cooperation – Mobility between Learning and Education Systems Innovative training practices “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. THE WEIGHT OF LIFE… 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 RING PROJECT Arrangement - Collecting - Transfer of 3 products/tools in aid of caregivers and trainers KIT RING 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 WHO ARE WE? City of Turin University of Turin Local Health TO1-TO2 Turin Sospiro Foundation, Sospiro Maderna Centre, Stresa Sacro Cuore University, Rome University of Brasov (Romania) Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (Turkey) Ingema Foundation (Spain) 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 WHY A PROJECT IN THIS FIELD? Ageing = + Dementia Formal and Informal Caregivers Immigration 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 Senior-caregiver? 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 SOME DATA ABOUT ELDERLY PEOPLE 2025, EU: population over 60 = 1/3 • women over 80: twice over men About dementia: • 25 million in the world (5,4 mln in Europe) 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 WHO ARE THE CAREGIVERS ? Project’s Ring Target Group : – Immigrants with low degree of schooling and skills – Formal: Professionals or Volunteers – Informal: Family members 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES To improve skills on help relationship To decrease stress and anxiety level To build a network between partner aims making culture on these issues. Step up quality of relationship between caregiver and beneficiary 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 START UP W.P. 1- Needs analysis and feasibility Tools: 1. Questionnaire to identify the needs of caregivers 2. Questionnaire to identify the needs of trainers 3. Table Kit Ring’s testing 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 START UP 1 Sharing: • Three beta-products • Evaluation Plan • Communication Plan • Sustainability Plan • Dissemination Plan 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 START UP 2 • Sharing methodology to submit needs analysis questionnaires; • Beginning Focus Groups in each country; • Review on good practices and experiences about self-help. 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 ONLY LIFE OR A LIFE OF QUALITY? 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 GRAZIE • START UP 2 26/11/09 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446