The Santa Casa da Misericordia do Porto,constituted in the Canonical Legal Order, is a social help and benefit institution with philanthropic and public usefulness aims. Currently, their work is based in the following areas: Social Intervention, Health, Special Education, Education, Culture, Religious Affairs, Environment and Special Projects. As a result of the number of establishments and users it has, its vast heritage and its distinguished history, the Misericordia in Oporto is the second oldest and also one of the most important institutions.
Roles in the EUTERPE_adn project
The Santa Casa da Misericordia do Porto invited 50 residents from its care homes – St Lazaro and Nossa Senhora da Misericordia – to participate in EUTERPE_adn. The participants were divided into two sub-groups; one made up of 25 people diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimer’s and the other composed of 25 people without any cognitive damage.
The music sessions that take place weekly in our buildings are led by qualified technicians, with a specific knowledge of all the participants, encouraging the involvement of everyone and being strongly engaged in the project.
Collaborative Work Team in EUTERPE_adn
The Santa Casa da Misericordia do Porto has a multidisciplinary team with wide knowledge and experience in the field of geriatrics. This team is made up of social workers, psychologists, sociocultural coordinator and nurses who actively particpate in the running of the project at all of its stages.
