Recent deployments
Deployment in Germany
Germany is one of the two countries selected for the second phase of the Moov&Smile project, which involves, among other things, experimenting, deploying and perpetuating Siel Bleu in two new European countries until June 2024, by improving the quality of life of beneficiaries who are losing their independence or in long-term care thanks to our tool, Adapted Physical Activity.
State of play
Svenia Zimnik joined the Moov&Smile team to create and develop a new Siel Bleu structure in Germany. Today, she is still in charge of the "Siel Bleu Germany" project and more motivated than ever!
All the latest news from Siel Bleu Germany :
Svenia currently support 205 beneficiaries a week.
If you'd like to work with her, or simply get more information, contact her by calling +49 176 26777583 or emailing "contact.germany@sielbleu.org".
Its flagship programs
- Falls prevention
- Chair gymnastics
- Alzheimer Gymnastics
- Gymnastics around the table
Main partners
- Diakonie
- Inter Pares
- SAH
- Pflegedienst Löwenherz
Key facts and figures (in Germany)
Demographic change
The baby boom generation (born between 1955 and 1970) is the largest age group in terms of numbers. They are now of working age and will retire within the next two decades.
Health expenses
65% (261.8 million euros) of the expenses are financed by social contributions, which every citizen automatically pays with his or her salary.
Care sector (BMG, 2017 data)
Some 3.4 million people need care
764,648 people are employed in retirement homes
390,322 employees in outpatient care services
Health insurance system
Compulsory health insurance: the contribution depends on income. All insured persons receive the same benefits
The general contribution rate is 14.6% (employer pays 50%).
In addition :
- 2/3 of the German population aged more65 is overweight overweight
- Only 21% of people aged over 65 meet the WHO recommendations for physical activity.physical activity (150 minutes of moderate physical activity + 2 strengthening sessions per week)
- About 12% of older people feel lonely
Territory in development
The study of the ecosystem (health, institutions, beneficiaries, funding) enabled us to refine the development strategy and determine that the experimentation should take place in regions with a high population density and a large number of potential partners. That's why Leipzig, in the Saxony region, was the starting point for this experiment, because according to the Social Report Leipzig 2022:
- This is the 8e city in Germany (and largest in Saxony)
- 122 519 people aged over 65 live here
- 67 retirement homes
- The need for homecare and assisted living is increasing
Deployment in Portugal
Portugal is one of the two countries selected for the second phase of the Moov&Smile project, which involves, among other things, experimenting, deploying and sustaining Siel Bleu in two new European countries until June 2024, by improving the quality of life of beneficiaries who are losing their independence or in long-term care, thanks to our tool, Adapted Physical Activity.
State of play
Arnaldina Sampaio was our project leader in Portugal, the country selected for the Moov&Smile project.
To carry out her mission, Arnaldina first carried out an analysis of the Portuguese territory to understand the country's ecosystem and needs, in order to establish development paths for creating and deploying Siel Bleu in Portugal.
She has now been replaced by Diogo Costa, who has been working for several months on the development of Siel Bleu Portugal.
All the latest news from Siel Bleu Portugal:
Diogo currently support nearly 200 beneficiaries a week.
If you'd like to work with him, or simply get more information, get in touch by calling +351 919 410 307 or emailing "contact.portugal@sielbleu.org".
Its flagship programs
- Alzheimer Gymnastics
- Chair gymnastics
Main partners
- ANSE Maia
- ANSE Porto
- Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Joao da Madeira
- Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vila Nova de Gaia
- CuidaCarinhos
- DomusVi Porto
- DomusVi Aveiro
- Associação Cuidadores
Main data to remember
Portugal is the 3rd country in the EU with the highest % of elderly population in 2018.
It is expected to be the EU country with the highest % of elderly population in 2050.
20 years difference between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
It is therefore important to improve the quality of life of older people!
Today: municipalities guarantee affordable prices and a variety of exercise sessions for seniors.
However, they are mainly for independent people and the community. Only a few offers for seniors who are in a loss of mobility or in a situation of dependence.
There are entities (gyms, associations, clubs) that offer exercises for the elderly, however, they develop their activities in a punctual way (without differentiation and/ or without follow-up).
In addition :
- 60% of seniors live alone or in the company of others of the same age group
- 81% of the elderly are overweight or obese
- 52,4% of elderly people have difficulty with at least one activity of daily living
- About 16% of the elderly live in institutions
Territory in development
The study of the Portuguese ecosystem (health system, institutional, beneficiaries, financing) allowed us to determine that the second phase of the experimentation, to create and develop a new Siel Bleu structure, would start in Porto because :
- 350 000 people are over 60
- 227 retirement homes and 204 day care centers
- 92 social centers
- Consumer prices, including rents, were 13,1% higher in Lisbon than in Porto
- The municipality of Maia has the largest industrial park in the country
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