Mexico
Lead Contact for Mexico: CórimAZ
The country lead from México is CórimAZ, Lazos que Unen. CórimAZ was born from the experience and collaborative work of different institutions -UIA (Ibero-American University), FBH (Bringas HagenBeck Foundation), AI (Alive Inside)- and professionals who, inspired by the documentary "Alive Inside" and in collaboration with the organization bearing the same name, have improved the quality of life of hundreds of elders in different conditions.
Based on clinical, artistic and community treatment principles, CórimAZ uses music, life stories and intergenerational experiences to improve the quality of life of elders with and without dementia and the mutual enrichment of generations.
By being country lead and thus part in the Global Intergenerational Week campaign Córimaz seeks to promote consciousness about the importance of Intergenerational work in México and Latin-American.
Key contacts: Bernadette and Constanza
Plans for 2024!
Day 1: April 24th
The international intergenerational week will kick off with two exciting simultaneous events: the WRAD (Word rocks against Dementia) and the seed of an intergenerational choir. The WRAD is a solidarity event aimed at raising awareness about the power of music to enhance the quality of life for individuals, especially those living with dementia. This event will take place at a residence in Mexico City with lively mariachi music. Attendees will include residents, residence staff, and children from a nearby school. In addition to enjoying the favorite music of some residents, there will be a special activity where children and elders will sing together, creating harmonies in a first experience of an intergenerational choir that is planned to be implemented later in the year.
Day 3: April 26th
Psychology students from the Universidad Iberoamericana will gather with their grandparents and other elders to share experiences and learnings from intergenerational programs developed throughout the semester. During an enjoyable and enriching gathering, they will exchange learnings, teachings, as well as the favorite dishes of the elderly and any other culinary delights learned from these experiences.
Day 6: April 29th
A Zoom online discussion will be held, where Spain, Uruguay, and Mexico will share their intergenerational programs and activities carried out during the intergenerational week. An international intergenerational video will be shown featuring children and elders from the participating countries. This event will be open to the interested public. Register here!
Day 7: April 30th
We will conclude the intergenerational week with a gathering at a residence in Mexico City. Psychology students will read the life stories of different elders developed throughout the semester to children. In celebration of Children's Day, we will remember the importance of childhood and old age, valuing both stages with games and intergenerational activities.
For more information on the international intergenerational week, register here or contact us via email to receive all the details about these exciting events and more.