Hospital José Germain Celebrates World Day for Older Persons

Professionals, patients, and students participated in games and karaoke to promote healthy aging and combat ageism.

Generic image of elderly and younger people participating in recreational activities and sharing a meal in a community center.
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Generic image of elderly and younger people participating in recreational activities and sharing a meal in a community center.

The José Germain University Hospital of the Community of Madrid celebrated International Day for Older Persons on October 1st with a day of activities to promote healthy aging and combat ageism.

The public hospital, specializing in Mental Health, organized this initiative promoted by the United Nations with the aim of ensuring accessible, coordinated, and person-centered healthcare and social care, as well as combating unwanted loneliness.
During the event, hospital professionals, students, and over thirty patients, both young and elderly, participated in popular games and a karaoke session.
The day concluded with a shared meal for all attendees, who expressed their satisfaction with the initiative and their hope for it to be repeated next year.
Based on information from the official source: Comunidad de Madrid — Notas de prensa (11/11/2026)