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Telephone group discussions about meaning

This project (Dutch title: Zin in Bellen) is intended for older people who want to connect with their peers in an accessible way and talk about meaningful topics in a relaxed manner.

Description

Many older people are confronted with questions about life and meaning. These questions may be related to major events, such as the loss of loved ones, health problems, providing informal care, a lack of activities, or loneliness. Against this backdrop, the Centre for Life Questions Rotterdam and surroundings, in collaboration with the municipality of Rotterdam, has set up a project about telephone group conversations for older people.

The group conversations are led by trained volunteers, who are supported by spiritual counsellors. The research evaluates the approach.

Researcher

Prof. dr. Anja Machielse

Partners

Centrum voor Levensvragen Rotterdam & omstreken (Centre for Life Questions Rotterdam & Surrounding Areas)

(Co-)funding

Contact

Prof. dr. Anja Machielse, A.Machielse@UvH.nl.