Estamos Juntos
Summary
Estamos Juntos Program aims to reduce the social isolation of the senior population, caused by increased longevity, the decline or absence of social networks and the lack of social responses.It is considered that the reduction of social isolation is structuring for the promotion of successful aging.The Program presents itself as a free solution for participating citizens, which integrates the technological and human components, continuously monitoring the elderly. It aims to be a support service in an emergency situation through teleassistance (available 24/365), which contributes to increasing the feeling of security and guarantees timely assistance in cases related to health, safety and housing. Furthermore, this response not only combats and prevents social isolation, but also has a human component, sensitive to social constructions and the connection that each person has to their space, allowing them to remain in their own home. The teleassistance and emotional support service is provided by a company specialized in these services.
The main objective of this Program is to promote social inclusion, the reduction of social isolation and affective relationships, contributing to the feeling of subjective security, essential to encourage elderly people to stay at home.
Estamos Juntos Program is aimed at people residing in the municipality of Porto, aged 65 or over, with non-existent/insufficient social support networks and per capita income below the national minimum wage.
Key facts
Main target group: Vulnerable older people (e.g. at risk or victims of abuse, living alone, poor etc.)
Sector(s): Social protection
Desired outcome for older people:
Meet their basic needs
- Ageing in place