Online webinar on loneliness and longevity set for 29 September

The Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security will hold the online webinar "O Impacto da Solidão na Longevidade" on 29 September, from 14:00 to 16:00. Participation is free.

The initiative is part of the Regional Programme for the Promotion of Active and Healthy Ageing and is integrated into the Plano Regional de Saúde 2030. It will be led by the team of the Conselhos Consultivos para a Longevidade.

According to the Azorean government, it is the third session in a webinar cycle on the subject. The session aims to raise awareness of the effects of loneliness and social isolation on health, well-being and quality of life, while highlighting social relationships, community participation and local support responses in healthy and active ageing.

The programme will include presentations by gerontologist Bruno Soares on the Ilhavo municipality's social participation and anti-loneliness practices; PSP subcommissioner Ines Costa on the Apoio 65 programme; Beatriz Furtado of the MOVida project; and psychologist Joana Amen on loneliness, health and longevity. It also includes time for dialogue with the audience.

The event is aimed at health and social-sector professionals, students and the general public. Advance registration via a digital form is required. Enquiries can be sent to prs2030@azores.gov.pt.

The session is scheduled for 17:00 Lisbon time, and the webinar cycle runs throughout 2026. Bruno Soares is a gerontologist at Ilhavo Municipal Council; Ines Costa is a PSP subcommissioner in Ribeira Grande; Beatriz Furtado represents the MOVida project of the Associacao de Seniores de Sao Miguel; and Joana Amen is a board member of the Azores regional delegation of the Portuguese Psychologists' Order.

The programme lists three presentations. Bruno Soares will speak on "Good Practices in Social Participation and Combating Loneliness: The Experience of the Municipality of Ílhavo." Inês Costa will speak on the role of the Apoio 65: Elderly People in Safety programme and other PSP initiatives. Joana Amen will speak on loneliness as a challenge to health and longevity.

Beatriz Furtado will present the MOVida project's experience in combating social isolation.

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