To markCaregiver DayonMay 27, 2024—an international day dedicated to recognizing a role that is becoming increasingly central to the care of frail older adults—the Ravasi Garzanti Foundation andGenerazione Seniorareoffering a comprehensive program of meetings, workshops, and cultural events in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations to helphighlight the role of caregiversin promoting the well-being of many citizens. Care is a shared experience that roots humanization in our relationships. It is not the exclusive domain of women or of older adults alone, but rather constitutes a true life skill to be promoted from an early age and made compatible with other spheres of life throughout one’s lifetime.

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May 7 at 3:00 p.m., Bassetti Foundation, Via M. Barozzi 4 – Better at Home? Presentation of researchon home care for families who participated in the survey conducted with Cergas – SDA Bocconi

May 14 at 10:00 a.m., Palazzo Isimbardi in Milan – Metropolitan City of Milan, Corso Monforte 35 –Theatrical performance*Il Manto, l’arte della cura* (The Cloak: The Art of Care), dedicated specifically to caregivers. In collaboration with Le compagnie malviste

May 22 at 5:00 p.m., Municipal Library, 14 Via L. Sacco –“Resting the Soul: The Caregiver’s Desire.”Openrehearsalsby the“SonoraMente”choir for fragile memories and a group bibliotherapy session with caregivers. In collaboration with theWalter Vinci Association Onlus

May 27 at 6:30 p.m., Franco Parenti Theater, 14 Via Pier Lombardo – Careseekers – In Search of Care. Screeningof a documentary film exploring the interplay between those in need of care and those who work in the field of care. Followed bya discussion with directorTeresa Sala,SMK Videofactory

May 31 at 5:00 p.m., Biblioteca Ostinata, Via Osti 6 – When the Caregiver Is a Millennial. Presentation of research on the experiences of young caregiversconductedby the Catholic Universityin collaboration with Young Care Italia. The event is held under the patronage of Milan City Hall, District 1.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:segreteria@fondazioneravasi-garzanti.org, tel. 02 31059761,https://fondazioneravasi-garzanti.org

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An exhibition sponsored by the City of Monza and organized with the support of the Dardanio and Zeffi Manuli Fund and the Monza and Brianza Community Foundation.

May 9 at 8:30 p.m. Capitol Anteo Spazio Cinema, Via A. Pennati 10 – Careseekers – In Search of Care. Screeningof a documentary film exploring the interplay between those in need of care and those who work in the care sector. Followed bya discussion with directorTeresa Sala,SMK Videofactory

May 13 at 6:00 p.m. Homechef at COIN CASA, Via A. Manzoni 22 –Lectureby Dr. Vanessa Fabiani, Health Care Assistant at ATS Brianza;menu preparation for caregiversby Chef Grazia Bua; anda tasting of foodsthat promote mental and physical well-being

May 15, 10:00 a.m. Leone Dehon Institute, Monza, Via A. Appiani 1 – Relationships between generations are a constant source of renewal. A presentation byElisabetta Donatiof the Ravasi Garzanti Foundation and a screening of an excerpt from the TEDxMantova performance of the ballet*Taca Tè*(featuring dancers Antonio Caporilli and Francesca Lastella), a co-production ofthe Compagnia Sanpapiéandthe Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto. Followed by a discussion withLara Guidetti, Artistic Director of Compagnia Sanpapié

May 21 at 3:00 p.m., RSD San Pietro, La Meridiana, Viale Elvezia 4/b –Drama Therapy Workshop. Coordinated byPaola Perfetti, actress, trainer, and drama therapist

May 24 at 2:30 p.m., RSD San Pietro, La Meridiana, Viale Elvezia 4/b – Tips and Strategies for Caregivers. Lecture byErika Borella, professor of Psychology of Aging at the University of Padua

FOR MORE INFORMATION:generazione.senior@cooplameridiana.it, tel. 347 1269145,www.generazionesenior.it