{"id":7,"date":"2025-02-19T23:33:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T23:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erasmusera.com\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-03-12T07:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T07:37:35","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/erasmusera.com\/?page_id=7&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"About the ERA project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote active ageing: Encourage elderly individuals in rural areas to remain physically, mentally, and socially active<br>through participation in art therapy sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster creativity and artistic expression: Provide elderly participants with opportunities to engage in creative activities, such as painting, drawing, and sculpting, to express themselves and explore their artistic potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance well-being and quality of life: Improve the mental, emotional, and social well-being of elderly individuals by offering a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and emotional processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote environmental awareness: Utilize recycled materials and natural elements in art therapy sessions to raise awareness about environmental conservation and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combat social isolation: Create a supportive and inclusive environment where elderly participants can connect with their peers, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project aims to address several critical needs related to the well-being and quality of life of elderly individuals, particularly those living in rural areas. 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