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Emotion and dance unite at the closing event of the Dit-Dit project

On June 12th, the Day Center of Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona was the stage for the emotional closure of the Dit-Dit project, an innovative cognitive stimulation initiative through dance, developed in collaboration with the Health Campus of the Castell de Peralada Foundation. The celebration featured the notable presence of Isabel Suqué, president of the Castell de Peralada Foundation, and Dr. Mercè Boada, founder and medical director of Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona, who joined the center's users and their families to bid farewell to this stage of the project.

A project aimed at improving the quality of life of people

The Dit-Dit project, which began in 2023, has become a key activity to improve the quality of life for people with dementia. This dance workshop, led by dancer and choreographer Aimar Galí, focuses on developing tactile and mobility awareness, using the skin as an organ that produces specific knowledge. The practice not only promotes physical activity but also strengthens memory and emotional connections between participants and their families.

During the closing event, laughter and dance were the main features. Attendees enjoyed a day full of joy, where dance became a bridge to connect and celebrate the achievements together. Marina Guitart, psychologist and coordinator of the Day Center of Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona, highlighted the importance of these activities: "An activity like this, in which professionals from the center, users, and their families can participate together, allows for the creation of bonds and facilitates the integration of external life within the center."

Much more than dance

The positive impact of Dit-Dit on the cognitive and physical function of people with dementia has been remarkable. Dance has proven to be an effective non-pharmacological therapy, providing sensory, motor, and visual stimulation, and promoting social interaction, motor learning, and emotional perception. Additionally, it strengthens memory and expression, improving the quality of life for participants.

In recognition of the value of this project, it will have a slot for an oral presentation at the Alzheimer Europe conference in Geneva, to be held from October 8th to 10th. This presentation will highlight how Dit-Dit, beyond being a recreational activity, acts as a non-pharmacological treatment that improves cognitive abilities and contributes to the cognitive reserve of people with dementia.

A year full of joy, learning, and lots of dance

The closing of the Dit-Dit project not only marked the end of a stage but also a reminder of the transformative power of dance in the lives of people with dementia. With a clear call to keep dancing, the organizers and participants of the event reinforced the importance of these therapies in comprehensive health care.

In a global context where dementias represent a growing public health challenge, initiatives like Dit-Dit are essential to offer alternatives that improve the well-being of those living with this condition and their caregivers. Thus, amid laughter and lots of dance, a stage closes with an eye on continuing to innovate and offer solutions that make life more bearable and fulfilling for everyone.

Keep dancing, for a future full of hope!