1. 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 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. 26/11/09 Cristiana Bianchi

2. THE WEIGHT OF LIFE… “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09

3. RING PROJECT Arrangement - Collecting - Transfer of 3 products/tools in aid of caregivers and trainers KIT RING “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09

4. 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) “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 WHO ARE WE?

5. Immigration Ageing = + Dementia “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 WHY A PROJECT IN THIS FIELD? Formal and Informal Caregivers

6. “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 Senior-caregiver?

7. 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) “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 SOME DATA ABOUT ELDERLY PEOPLE

8. “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 WHO ARE THE CAREGIVERS ? Project’s Ring Target Group : –Immigrants with low degree of schooling and skills –Formal: Professionals or Volunteers –Informal: Family members

9.  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 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

10. 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 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09

11. START UP 1 Sharing: Three beta-products Evaluation Plan Communication Plan Sustainability Plan Dissemination Plan “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09

12. 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. “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09

13. “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09 ONLY LIFE OR A LIFE OF QUALITY?

14. GRAZIE START UP 2 “RING” TransferRING Supports for Caregivers LLP-LDV-TOI-09-IT-0446 26/11/09