Blog
25 April 2022
One of the elements to take care of and keep in mind when experiencing an advanced chronic illness is the emotional aspect. This is because the...
13 March 2022
I am Esti Carrasco, trainee social worker at Matia. On a date as special as today, "World Social Work Day", I would like to share a series of...
04 March 2022
In my work, when I want to do a discussion group with older people or accompany a group promoting older people, it is common to hear someone ask: but...
04 February 2022
Cancer is mainly a disease of very old people. Almost half of cancer patients are older people, and it is the second leading cause of death after...
09 January 2022
The steady and unstoppable growth of ageing people imposes new challenges to be faced as a society and as individuals. Aspects such as the...
03 December 2021
December 3rd- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
I don't know if I'm really convinced about these "International Days". Although, of...
26 October 2021
I am Maritxu, a woman born in Ormaiztegi but now I live in Beasain. My husband died two years ago and I have lived alone in our house for the...
25 October 2021
In recent months, we have witnessed a wide range of pronouncements, documents and conferences on the future of long-term care in our country...
08 October 2021
Hello everyone, my name is Leire Valero, Occupational Therapist at Petra Lekuona, a Matia center located in a small town of Oiartzun (Gipuzkoa). My...
07 October 2021
Taking advantage of the celebration of the International Day of Palliative Care, the Psychosocial Care Team (EAPS) would like to reflect on the...