Matia Instituto

Gerontology research and innovation

Matia Instituto is an applied research and social and health innovation center specializing in gerontology. It generates and shares knowledge to improve care and quality of life for older adults through a person-centered approach.

Research areas

• Planning and care models for aging
• Psychosocial factors in aging, including psychological and neuropsychological factors
• Active aging and age-friendly communities and environments
• Care, environments, social policy, and healthy aging

Research and projects

The institute conducts collaborative research with private organizations and institutions. Featured publications and projects include a forward-looking analysis of the scalability of the “Como en Casa” care model in residential centers and the Eibar bakardadeak project. It also participates in expert and industry forums on aging.

Training and consulting

Matia offers specialized person-centered care training through courses, webinars, and tutorials, as well as consulting services. The institute reports training 645 external professionals through 28 person-centered care training programs.

Matia Orienta

Matia Orienta is a free information and guidance service for questions about dependency and care needs. It can be reached at +34 943 317 123 or info@matiafundazioa.eus.

Location and contact

Headquarters: Pinu Bidea, 35, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. Phones: (+34) 943 31 71 00 and (+34) 943 31 27 01.