GERDA was presented in Helsinki
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GERDA researcher Ann-Sofie Silvennoinen from Åbo Akademi was invited to the association De Sjukas Väl in the metropolitan area r.f in Helsinki to present the GERDA database at the association's seminar on April 18. De Sjukas Väl in the metropolitan area r.f is a Swedish-speaking politically independent association with the aim of assisting Swedish-speaking older adults with reduced functional capacity so that they receive the help and support they are entitled to in their mother tongue. In its activities, the association collaborates with older adults, relatives, and care staff. The association strives to influence decision-making bodies to create more favorable conditions for older adults by emphasizing the importance of individual needs and humane care. Every other year they organize a seminar, and this year the audience got acquainted with GERDA.