The Cabildo of Lanzarote, through the Area of Social Welfare, together with the Juan Brito Foundation and the La Caixa Foundation, have presented this Wednesday the project Memory of Tomorrow, an innovative initiative that seeks to improve the quality of life of the elderly on the island through cultural activities and preservation of heritage.
The Councilor for Social Welfare and Inclusion of the first Corporation, Marci Acuña, highlighted "the relevance of this innovative project Memory of Tomorrow that not only provides entertainment and learning activities for our elders in all island residences, but also gives them a fundamental role in the transmission of our identity and heritage to new generations," he said.
"We want our elders to be the protagonists of their own history, to actively participate in the community and for their cultural legacy to be recognized and valued," added the councilor. "This initiative will also impact their emotional and physical well-being, as it has been shown that cultural activity promotes mental health and strengthens interpersonal relationships," concludes Marci Acuña.
The president of the Juan Brito Foundation, Pedro José Brito, explained that "the fundamental objective of this initiative is to contribute to improving the quality of life of the elderly and promote their social inclusion, promoting activities related to cultural and patrimonial heritage in which they are the true protagonists and active agents."
For her part, Jasmina Hormiga, head of the La Caixa Foundation in the Canary Islands, said that "our goal is to continue working hand in hand with social entities, mainly in those projects aimed at vulnerable groups, in which the quality of life and well-being of people is promoted."
The project 'Memory of Tomorrow' will involve the different centers linked to the Island Network of Resources for the Care of the Elderly, the Las Cabreras Day Center for the Elderly and the Assisted Residence attached to the Island Hospital, as well as the San Roque, Amavir Tías and Amavir Haría residences.
Among the activities, which will be carried out by volunteers and professionals, are folkloric workshops, ceramics, rosette, soap making, natural dyes and palm empleitas, as well as intergenerational meetings, exhibitions and visits to places of cultural interest on the island.
Through participation in these workshops, the elderly develop their cognitive and motor functions, while fostering creativity and self-expression, increasing their autonomy and reducing social isolation. Likewise, another fundamental objective is also achieved, which is to preserve the heritage, customs and traditions of the islands, fostering a sense of community.
