The aim of the project was to strengthen the well-being and activity of older people and to develop the competences of adult educators through the use of creative and innovative working methods. We wanted to create a space where seniors and educators learn from each other and where international experiences are transferred into local activities. Our goal was to develop a practical tool – the Vital Life Planner – supporting seniors in daily organisation, health, and personal development. Another key objective was to enhance staff competences in art therapy, creative methods, digital education, and mindfulness, so they could enrich their educational offers. Through the international training in Wrocław, a series of local workshops, and dissemination events, we aimed to promote the idea of active ageing, strengthen intergenerational ties, and build more inclusive communities. We also sought to reinforce the partnership between organisations from Poland, Italy, and Bulgaria and to lay the foundations for further cooperation in supporting seniors and adult education.
The Crea(C)tive Ageing project was initiated in response to the challenges of an ageing society, the sense of isolation experienced by older people, and the lack of tools supporting seniors’ everyday well-being and activity. We observed that many seniors do not have access to modern, creative methods of working on health and relationships, while adult educators need innovative tools that would enable them to support this group more effectively. The project aimed to connect these two perspectives through creative educational activities, art therapy, digital education, and mindfulness methods. An important element was the international training in Wrocław, which allowed educators and seniors to learn together, test different approaches, and later transfer them to local activities. Thanks to the cooperation of organisations from Poland, Italy, and Bulgaria, the project addressed the need to include seniors in social life, build intergenerational bonds, and strengthen educators’ competences in the field of active and healthy ageing.