AGEINGAZORES2025 - 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON AGEING IN THE AZORES
SUMMARIES
CONDITIONS FOR SUBMITTING ABSTRACTS AND ARTICLES
Submission of abstracts until February 15, 2025
Document written in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French.
- The title should reflect the content of the abstract, clearly indicating the main theme and results of the study. It should be specific enough to inform the reader about the subject of the research, but not excessively long or technical (no more than 150 characters).
- The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
- The abstract should be presented in a single paragraph and follow the structure: Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion and Conclusion.
- Font: Calibri, size 12 Spacing: 1.5 Margins: 3cm on each side. File: Manuscripts in Word format (.doc or .docx)
Up to 5 keywords, separated by semicolons “;”
A template for submitting abstracts is available here.
- Possibility of publishing in the journal RIAGE (international and ISI indexed) https://www.riagejournal.com.
- A declaration of (no) conflict of interest is presented.
- Send abstract in word and pdf format to riage@anges.pt
- The abstract will be published in the event’s book with ISBN, at a cost of €70 (including registration for all authors).
- The full article (which must be submitted by March 31, 2025) will be published in the journal RIAGE by June 2025 for a fee of €120 (includes registration for all authors).
PROGRAM
APRIL 10TH | FREE PAPERS
09h00 | Juliana Schulze Burti
| Sexuality
Survey of sexual practices and use of vibrators among elderly Brazilian women
09h15 | Luciane Mendes
| Sexuality
Assessment of the sexual experience of a group of Brazilian women aged over 60
09h30 | Luciane Mendes
| Quality of life
Aging and happiness: utopia or reality?
09h45 | Maria Tavares
| Quality of life
Relationship between optimism and quality of life in a sample of women in the community
10h00 | Ana Maria Tomé
| Risk of falling
Serious play and gamification in improving domains related to the risk of falls in the elderly
10:15 a.m. | Inês Vaz
| Risk of falling
Loneliness does not support falls – Evidence-Based Review
10h30 | Maria Costa
| Physical activity
Level of physical activity associated with hospitalization and sequelae of covid-19 in elderly people in the Federal District – Brazil
10h45 | Inês Gomes
| Physical activity
Contributions of physical activity to visuospatial processing in elderly people
11h00 | Márcia Santos
| Physical activity
Biodanza as a Therapeutic Strategy for Promoting Active Ageing
11:15 a.m. | Sophie Jacobs
| Physical activity
Relationship between functional capacity and frailty in institutionalized elderly people
11:30 a.m. | Márcia Santos
| Physical activity
Dance4Health – An innovative strategy linked to art to promote active and healthy ageing
11h45 | Ana Amaro
| Physical activity
The effect of an exercise protocol on frail and pre-frail elderly people
12h00 | Sofia Lopes
| Physical activity
Satisfaction of Older Adults with Knee Prosthesis with a Group Exercise Program
13h30 | Ana Beatriz Silva
| Cognitive stimulation
The Influence of Cognitive Reserve on Emotional Cognition in a Sample of Normative Portuguese Older Adults
13h45 | Juan Morán
| Cognitive stimulation
Evaluation of cognitive deterioration through eye-tracking technology: selection and digitization of neuropsychological tests
14h00| Victória Ramos
| Cognitive stimulation
Evaluation of the impact of a cognitive stimulation program on the quality of life of elderly people in a youth and adult education group
14h15 | Marisa Teixeira
| Cognitive stimulation
Positive Effects of Psychological Intervention Combined with Physical Activity in Institutionalized Elderly People
14h30 | Bianca Amaro
| Cognitive stimulation
Cognitive and functional profile of elderly people treated at a teaching clinic
14h45 | Pedro Nuñez
| Cognitive stimulation
Social robots for cognitive therapies in older people: experiences in Spain and Portugal
15h00 | Juan Morán
| IT
Analysis of digital health literacy of adults 50+ to guide a course curriculum development
15:15 | Dulce Franco
| IT
Active Ageing: Opportunities of the Digital Society
15h30 | José Márquez
| IT
Web and Mobile Platform for the Multidimensional Assessment of Functional Autonomy and Quality of Life in Older People
15h45 | Luís Pato
| Media
What seniors are looking for on TV – consumer trends – the Portuguese case
16h00 | Ana Gama
| ERPI
Sociocultural Animation in an ERPI context: sharing an intervention and the challenges experienced
16h15 | Ana Rodrigues da Costa
| ERPI
The importance of maintaining family and friendship ties in the perception of quality of life in residents of ERPI`s and users of day care centers
16h15 | Ana Rodrigues da Costa
| ERPI
The importance of maintaining family and friendship ties in the perception of quality of life in residents of ERPI`s and users of day care centers
16h30 | Susana Silva
| ERPI
The importance of maintaining family and friendship ties in the perception of quality of life in ERPI residents and day center users
16h45 | Helena Bernardo
| ERPI
Perception of elderly residents in residential facilities for the elderly of the qualities of outdoor spaces
APRIL 11TH | FREE PAPERS
09h00 | Susana Varela
| Social education
Social Education in the promotion of functional autonomy, social relationships and quality of life of elderly people in the context of Home Support Services
09h15 | Lucília Abreu
| Social Education
HumanizARTE: Social Education in the promotion of humanized care in the context of a Residential Structure for the Elderly
09h30 | Daniela Gonçalves
| Aging
Impact of Pets on Cardiovascular Health in the Elderly: Evidence-Based Review
09h45 | Zaida Azeredo
| Aging
Divergence between the concept of elderly and the concept of old
10h00 | Fernando Campos
| Aging
Time to grow old, in the aging of time – perspectives in Portugal
10:15 a.m. | Orlando Gama
| Aging
Analysis of scientific production on ageing – a case study
10:30 a.m. | Maria do Rosário Santana
| Aging
The recreation of Fernando Garcia’s film Heroes of the Sea in a community project: generational interaction as a resource in sound design
10:45 a.m. | Catarina Ribeiro
| Aging
The participation of older adults in institutional decision-making
11h00 | Maria do Rosário Santana
| Aging
ROCA: The sounds that emerge from the grooves of so many hands
11:15 a.m. | Maria do Rosário Santana
| Aging
Kamishibaï or the theater of images in traditional storytelling
11h30 | Fátima Gameiro
| Aging
Risk(s) of Violence and Loneliness in the Elderly Population: Preliminary Data
11h45 | Mariana Paradinha
| Aging
The Impact of Senior Volunteering on Quality of Life and Active Ageing
13h00 | Maria Rodrigues Santana
| Health care
Personal Well-Being and Occupational Performance of Elderly People in Day Care Centers
13h15 | Ana Gonçalves Martins
| Health care
The meaning of comfort in Residential Facilities for the Elderly (ERPI) from the perspective of the family/significant other
13h30 | Alexandra Gonçalves
| Health care
Reusable versus disposable hospital curtains – effectiveness in preventing infections
13h45 | Laura Brito
| Health care
Integrated Care Program for Cognitive Decline and Mild Dementia (CIDED): Intervention Manual and Therapeutic Strategies
14h00 | Maria Marques
| Health care
Pain management in a palliative care unit – nurse intervention
14h15 | Francisco Veiga
| Health care
“Geriatrics: Assessment of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Clinical Decision Support”
14h30 | Verónica Chaiça
| Health care
The comforting needs of the elderly in the emergency department – a scoping review
14h45 | Álvaro Acero
| Health care
Social Health Work at the Center of New Models of Care for Older People
15h00 | Tânia Rodrigues
| Health care
Contributions of psychoeducation to reducing the burden of informal caregivers of people with dementia: Integrative Literature Review
15h15 | Filipa Felgueiras
| Health care
Mental Health and Loneliness in Caregivers and Older People: Evidence from SHARE-COVID-19 in Portugal
15h30 | Francisca Silva
| Health care
Promoting Oral Health in the Geriatric Population: A Community Intervention Project
15:45 | Natércia Conceição
| Health care
Paget’s Bone Disease in Portugal: A Bibliographic Review of Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics and Therapeutic Approaches
16h00 | Marina Rodrigues
| Health care
Application of FRAX for osteoporosis screening – Continuous quality improvement project
16h15 | Duarte Pereira
| Health care
Framework on core competences for physiotherapists and nurses working with older adults in Sri Lanka
16h30 | Joana Andrade
| Health care
Family health nursing in the empowerment of the elderly with a chronic illness
APRIL 12TH | IN PERSON AND ONLINE
08h30 | Opening of the secretariat
09h15 | Musical moment
Senior University – Academia Oeste Meeting of Generations
09h30 | Opening ceremony
Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
Prof. Doctor. Ricardo Pocinho, IPL University Professor, Researcher, President of ANGES
Prof. Dr. Susana Mira Leal, Rector University of the Azores *
Dr. Álamo Meneses, Mayor of Angra do Heroísmo
Dr. Mónica Seidi, Regional Secretary for Health and Social Solidarity of the Regional Government of the Azores *
10h30 |Round Table – Ageing around the world
Dr. Maria Natalina Silva, National Coordinator for the Health of the Elderly – MS/National Directorate of Health – Cape Verde
Prof. Dr. Juan José Fernández Muñoz, Full Professor Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid (Spain)
Dr. Mateus Barbosa Romão, Researcher at the Federal University of São Carlos, (Brazil) *
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ricardo Pocinho, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Researcher, President of ANGES
11h30 | Panel 1 – Is happiness the way or the arrival?
José Júlio Rocha, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Formation, Professor at the Episcopal Seminary of Angra do Heroísmo – Terceira – “Does spirituality have an impact on happiness?”
Dr. Flávia Bessa, Psychologist and Psychotherapist – Terceira – “We have to accept happiness”
Moderator: Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
12h30 | Lunch
13:30 | Panel 2 – When do we become old?
Prof. Dr. Ricardo Pocinho, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Researcher, President of ANGES – “Myths about ageing”
Dr. Bruno Seco, High Performance Mental Trainer and National Coach, Street Soccer World Champion – Aveiro – “Are we getting old? Then SIIIGAAAA!”
Rodrigo Maia da Silva, Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker – Terceira – “But isn’t it good to be old?!”
Moderator: Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
15h15 | Coffee Break
15:30 | Panel 3 – Are old people no longer happy?
Professor Ana Fátima Pereira, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal – “Ageing, happiness and physical activity”
Prof. Dr. Sílvia Silva, Professor, Technical Director and Treasurer of ANGES – “The role of institutions and teams in the happiness of older people”
Paulo Freitas, Animator Santa Casa Misericórdia dos Altares, author – Terceira – “What makes an old man happy?”
Moderator: Dr. Jéssica Rocha, President of AgeingAzores 2025
16h15 |Closing ceremony
Presentation by Tatiana Ourique (RTP Açores presenter)
Dr. Francisco Melo, Professor, Trainer, Auditor and Vice-President of ANGES – “Happiness in institutions: People, Resources and Results”
Award of the gold social merit flag:
Angra do Heroísmo City Council in the person of Dr. Fátima Amorim
Awarding people a gold medal for social merit:
Vasco Pernes | Journalist and Presenter at RTP Açores
Luís Filipe Borges | Screenwriter, TV Presenter, Comedian
Luís Godinho | Photographer, Winner of the “European Photographer of the Year” Award (2023 and 2024) Category: Photojournalism
Prof. Dr. Diniz Borges | University Professor in California and Professor at the Luso-American Coalition *
José Júlio Rocha | Episcopal Vicar for Clergy and Formation, Professor at the Episcopal Seminary of Angra do Heroísmo *
Carlos Alberto Moniz | Artist, Presenter, Conductor, Musician and Composer presenting the theme “Hino do envelhecimento ativo” (Anthem of active ageing)
21h00 |Musical moment
José Castelo sings old hits accompanied by João Pedro Soares (Livraria Lar Doce Livro )
*- Requires confirmation.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Scientific Committee
Ricardo Pocinho
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Ana Fernandes
Polytechnic Institute of Beja | Portugal
Ana Vieira
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
André Ramalho
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco | Portugal
Bruno Trindade
ANGES | Portugal
Catarina Mangas
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Cristina Calero
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Spain
Cristóvão Margarido
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Diogo Mendes
CIEQV – Leiria | Portugal
Diogo Monteiro
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Francisco Campos
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra | Portugal
Jenny Sousa
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
José Luis Cabezas
University of Granada | Spain
José Marques
CICS.NOVA.IPLeiria | Portugal
Juan Antonio Maldonado Molina
University of Granada | Spain
Juan Carlos Pacho
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Spain
Lisa Tôrres
Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás | Brazil
Leticia Machado
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul | Brazil
Luís Coelho
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Luiz Sinésio Neto
Federal University of Tocantins | Brazil
Márcio Oliveira
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Margarita Inés Cigarán
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Spain
Miguel Jacinto
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Mónica Leão da Costa
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Neila Barbosa Osório
Federal University of Tocantins | Brazil
Nuno Amaro
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Paula Godinho
Polytechnic Institute of Beja | Portugal
Pedro Mendes
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco | Portugal
Paulino Rosa
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Raúl Antunes
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Ricardo Pocinho
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Ricardo Vieira
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Rui Santos
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Sílvia Silva
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria | Portugal
Susana Custódio
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria |Portugal
Tânia Santos
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria |Portugal
Tássia Fagundes
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Faculty of Education | Brazil
Vânia Loureiro
Polytechnic Institute of Beja | Portugal