IN BRIEF |
| Date : Friday October 4 |
| Place : EHPAD Les Jardins de Belost, Saint-Claude |
| Event : Visit of students from Ducharmoy high school |
| Objective : Promote the intergenerational solidarity and celebrate the elders |
| History: Celebrated since 2015 in Belost |
| Activities : Replacement of the narrated walk with a meeting |
| Blue Week: A time to promote the role of elderly people in society |
This month of October, the EHPAD Les Jardins de Belost in Saint-Claude comes alive with a particular energy as the establishment celebrates its fifth year of participation in the Blue Week. This unique annual event highlights the importance of intergenerational links in our society by highlighting the essential role of our elders. This Friday, October 4, residents will have the chance to experience a true generational relay thanks to the visit of students from Ducharmoy high school. Varied and enriching activities are planned to strengthen the intergenerational solidarity, highlighting the valuable contribution of our seniors while creating unforgettable moments of sharing and conviviality. There Blue Week promises to be a strong time to celebrate our common values and build lasting ties.
There Blue Week is an unmissable annual event to celebrate our seniors and strengthen social bonds between generations. At the Belost EHPAD in Saint-Claude, this event takes on a special dimension thanks to innovative and inspiring activities. For five years now, the Jardins de Belost have been engaged in this intergenerational exchange, mobilizing both young people and older people. In 2023, despite recent challenges, the EHPAD continues to honor this beautiful tradition, offering unforgettable moments of sharing and a retrospective of its past successes.
Blue Week: An intergenerational relay at the EHPAD Belost
Every year, in October, the EHPAD les Jardins de Belost puts on its most beautiful finery to welcome the Blue Week. Since its opening in June 2015, this establishment has become an essential player in the promotion of intergenerational solidarity in Saint-Claude. This year, the meeting between the students of Ducharmoy high school and the senior residents once again promises to be rich in emotions and learning. Find out more about the highlights of this celebration on the website Belost Gardens.
Change programs to strengthen connections
This year’s program required adjustments. As the example of the EHPAD in Saint-Paul-en-Jarez illustrates, where a story-book walk transformed into an even warmer encounter, unforeseen events are sometimes an opportunity to strengthen the intergenerational bond. This change perfectly illustrates the adaptation and creativity demonstrated by the organizers of the Blue Week everywhere in France.
A retrospective on five years of success
For five years, the Belost EHPAD has emphasized the importance of exchanges between generations, an aspiration shared by many establishments across France. Find a retrospective of the significant events of the last five years on the Belost Gardens blog. Each edition of the Blue Week brought its share of surprises and challenges, but above all priceless moments of sharing.
Promote seniors and social ties
By accentuating dialogue between generations, Blue Week highlights the valuable contribution our seniors make to society. These are women and men who have made their mark on history and continue to inspire new generations. Today, more than ever, celebrating this bond is essential to building a more united society. For more information, do not hesitate to consult the site dedicated to this annual event on Toccata Training.
Moving together for shared well-being
Through its varied and interactive activities, the Blue Week gives pride of place to the well-being of seniors. Music workshops, culinary exchanges or even sports sessions: so many ways to bring generations together in a festive and caring setting. The detailed program is available on the website Blue Week, to discover and share with your loved ones.
Key Points of Blue Week at EHPAD Belost
| Event | Description |
| Animation sessions | Ducharmoy high school students interact with residents |
| Historical | 5 successive years of celebrations |
| Program changes | Adaptations made for an enriching encounter |
| Importance of the celebration | Recognize and strengthen social bonds |
| Initiative | Highlighted by the Uniopss organization |
| Warm welcome | Warm exchanges with residents, including singing |
| Activities in Lamentin | Event around solidarity |
| Participation | Youth engagement and support from seniors |
| Place | Belost EHPAD, Saint-Claude |
- Blue Week: An annual meeting dedicated to intergenerational exchanges.
- Place : Belost EHPAD, Saint-Claude
- Participants: Residents of the EHPAD and students of Ducharmoy high school
- Years of celebration: 5 years since opening in 2015
- Modified activity: Story-telling walk replaced by a meeting
- Value : Strengthening social bonds and solidarity between generations
- Highlighting: Contributions of seniors to our society
- Program : Well-being and interactive activities for seniors
- Human warmth: Meeting accompanied by songs and sharing
- Objective : Raise awareness of the importance of intergenerational links