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A little story to create local inspiration and innovation. (Part 2)

The idea base The ideas and  principles Skovsgård Hotel and other activities has been developed according to are named PHIL: P for production, as an alternative to sheltered workshops, with an emphasis on development and meaningful employment. H(in danish handicap) for the disabled – blurring the gap between different groups of people with disabilities –

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Ageing is easier with you

Over the last few years, the ageing rate is growing unstoppably in Spain. In 2021, it reached 129.11%, which means that there are already 129 over-64s for every 100 under-16s. In particular in the Basque Country, the ageing rate reached 158.5%. Bearing in mind this context, different initiatives have been carried out with the aim

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intellectual disabilities

Active Aging of elderly people with intellectual disabilities

Active Aging of elderly people with intellectual disabilities: from the individual initiative to the collective project On December the 3rd , the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated. This date offers the opportunity to highlight the need to break down barriers in order to create  a more inclusive society. Likewise, this celebration aims

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self-determination

Dilemma between self-determination and duty of care

A Swedish report by R&D-Södertörn suggests that dilemmas may arise between staff and adults with developmental inhibitions, especially when the adult with developmental inhibition eats or drinks too much and at the same time must be supported in his right to self-determination and conduct his own choices (Assadi, 2012). The R&D-Södertörn report highlights in particular

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Health Promotion

Health Promotion and individual responsibility

Mastery and self-determination in relation to health promotion Meaningful, manageable and comprehensible activities promote mastery and control in the individual adult with developmental inhibition. The focus on health promotion activities requires committed and motivated employees, who through the promotion of the individual’s right to self-determination can pave the way to a health-promoting everyday life. Anne

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