MAKÜ's sensory-social interaction workshops have been completed: Now it's time for the "Graduation of Experiences" program!

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) successfully completed an important social responsibility project aimed at improving the quality of life for elderly individuals. The "Sensory-Social Interaction Workshops," organized under the leadership of the university's Center for Aging Studies Application and Research (YAŞAM) and the Happiness Research Coordination, were held at the Burdur Hilmi Hafize Evin Nursing Home Elderly Care and Rehabilitation Center.

These special workshops, which lasted four weeks, aimed to bring together nursing home residents to develop their sensory skills and enhance their social interactions. The project was organized under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Say Şahin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökmen Arslan, and Lecturer Gülnihal Altun. The workshops included activities such as exercises, games, music therapy, group discussions, and three-dimensional design activities. Especially the final workshop with colorful blocks provided participants with fun and enjoyable moments.

Emphasis on Emotional and Social Support

These workshops by the Center for Aging Studies Application and Research provided great benefits not only in terms of physical health but also emotionally and socially. Nursing home residents strengthened their social bonds, reinforced their sense of trust, and had the opportunity to improve their mental health through group work. At the end of the project, participants expressed great satisfaction with these activities.

Crowned with "Graduation of Experiences" Certificates

The graduation ceremony of this meaningful project will be held on January 2, 2025, at 14:30 at the MAKÜ Avşar Han Cinema Hall. In the program titled "Graduation of Experiences," participation certificates will be presented to the nursing home residents who successfully completed the workshops.

Lighting the Way for Future Projects

The Center for Aging Studies Application and Research will continue to encourage elderly individuals to participate more actively and healthily in society through such projects. The center aims to carry out innovative studies to improve the quality of life for the elderly in the upcoming periods.

MAKÜ’s Leading Role in Social Responsibility

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University continues to benefit society with projects in areas such as Aging Studies and Happiness Research. The Sensory-Social Interaction Workshops stand out as an important project implemented within this scope and have made a significant impact.