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The Institut Català de l'Envelliment is structured in 5 activity areas:

1. Research area:
   
   This area develops in-house research projects which respond to an internal interest, and also makes ad-hoc research, developing projects through specific contracts with public and private institutions. This activity has guaranteed independence and impact in the scientific comunity, and, in general, its transfer to the society. We also try to promote the participation and collaboration with researchers and existing research units.
   
   Research area manager: Ramona Lucas
   
   
2. Studies and consultancy area:
   
   The scope of this area is the identification and research of problems related to public policy, or related to organisation of services, as well as recomendations of appropiate mesures and giving technical assistance in the application of these recomendation in the aging field.
   
   Studies and consultancy area manager: Toni Rivero
   
   
3. Participation and psico-social area
   
   This area is focalized in the psicological and social aspects of aging, and in the participation of the elderly. Specific studies and resarch are undertaken, and, in collaboration with the other areas, it makes research-action studies, as well as
   advise to public and private entities in the design of products and services.
   We promote activities to impulsate the participation processes of the aged and of the diferent generations in the context of the Active Aging.
   
   Participation and psico-social area manager: Mercè Pérez Salanova
   
   
4. Training and communication area
   
   This area designs and renders services in order to facilitate the acquisiton of knowledge, skills, attitudes and bonds needed in order to:
   • Developing in a competent way the tasks of the jobs which relate, directly or indirectly to the elderly.
   • Knowing and understanding the needs of the elderly
   • Improving the knowledge level of specific aspects the research in the aging field.
   • Improving the quality of life of the elderly
     This actions are directed to geriatrics and gerontology professionals, but also to professionals who treat with the elderly, and the elderly themselves and their family environment.
     You can learn more about our training courses offer in the corresponding section of our website.
     

   
   The objective of the aging information services is to become a showcase of informative reference for the elderly, their family environment and the professionals who work with this poupulation.
   
   Training and communication area manager: Joan Carles Rovira