Bridge Game Jam Program
Bridge Game Jam
Description
Dementia is one of the most common causes of old age disability. It affects both memory and other higher functions that affect the daily functioning of patients. According to data from the World Alzheimer Report, in 2015 the patients with dementia in Greece reached 197,000 and it is estimated that in 2050 they will exceed 354,000.
Dementia is one of the most common causes of old age disability. It affects both memory and other higher functions that affect the daily functioning of patients. According to data from the World Alzheimer Report, in 2015 the patients with dementia in Greece reached 197,000 and it is estimated that in 2050 they will exceed 354,000.
The action is the trigger for the integrated BRIDGE program, a program of information, interaction and creation of games-tools suitable for strengthening the skills of patients with dementia and the socialization of the elderly. It is a unique opportunity for young, old, scientists, caregivers and patients to interact, have fun, play and create tools for their future.

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What are the benefits of Bridge Game Jam?
- Participants will be informed about issues related to dementia, patient care, patient communication and the role that play can play.
- Patients with dementia, their caregivers and specialist speakers will experience a unique experience of creative interaction. They will analyze the needs of the young creators and will make with them toys-tools for their daily life.
- Young people will take on the role of creators, interact with specialist scientists, patients and caregivers, explore new professional and creative outlets, and create games with a social vision and impact.
- The main thing is that the conditions will be created for the different generations to bridge the gap between them by playing
What are the benefits of Bridge Plus that is a continuation of Bridge Game Jam?
- Patients with dementia, the elderly and the elderly who live or work in structures such as hospitals, nursing homes, KAPI, organizations dealing with dementia, will have the opportunity to meet, interact and play with young people, pupils and students enjoying and life.
- Young people will be informed about issues related to the elderly, and will meet, communicate, interact with patients and the elderly through play, building bridges between generations.