Porto Importa-se
Summary
The municipality developed an inquiry addressed to the elderly citizens who live in social isolation in social housing districts of the city of Porto. The main guiding principles are problem identification link between the identified elderly citizens and the different social responses. The purpose is to also counterpart the formal responses with an extended volunteer service.
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
- Inclusion