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DanceCARE is an adult education Erasmus project based on Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and Conscious Movement (WM) as innovative tools in emotional education and support for long-term caregivers. The main objectives of the project are to: reduce the burden of…
On 5 December 2025, EPIONI organised in Athens its 2nd event on Caregivers and Mental Resilience at the French Institute of Greece, bringing together experts to discuss key factors that strengthen carers’ wellbeing. The speakers addressed evidence-based approaches to resilience, including the role of…
Our Greek colleagues from the Hellenic Alzheimer’s Association and Related Disorders conducted an experiential workshop “The Story of a Family Living with Dementia” which integrates systemic psychodrama techniques—such as simulation and role reversal—within a structured group setting. Family members of…
One year after its official launch, the Genes4All project www.genes4all.eu stays firmly on track with its mission to make genetic information and counselling more accessible for families affected by neurodegenerative disorders — bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and everyday…
Since mid-2025, the Alzheimer Bulgaria Association has been working on the project "Friends by Memory – a group for people in the early stages of dementia", which was approved for funding under the Sofia municipality Social Innovation Program. Part of…
Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease in particular, is a topic that many adults find difficult to understand and deal with. It is often considered too complex or "heavy" to discuss with children. However, children understand more than we think—as long as…
Horizon Europe is the research and innovation programme of the EU for the period 2021-2027. The aims of Cluster 1 'Health' include improving and protecting the health and well-being of citizens of all ages by generating new knowledge, developing innovative…
The final event of the Erasmus+ project EUF – Engaging and Empowering EU Families, held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Somateio Ermis in Elliniko, offered an inspiring and comprehensive presentation of the project’s achievements in strengthening family dynamics through…
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news, received from our colleagues at Semmelweis University in Hungary, of the passing of Professor Zsuzsanna Szeman on 17 March 2025. Zsuzsanna was a highly esteemed colleague at the Institute of…
The Erasmus+ project EUF was an innovative journey to enhance communication between parents and children, employing a unique blend of non-formal, inclusive education methods. This project was designed to strengthen family life skills and empower parents—especially those with fewer opportunities—to…
