Alejandro Marichal: “When 100% of our users tell us they feel better today, it’s the greatest recognition of the work done and encourages us to continue promoting policies that favor healthy, active, and supported aging.”
Dimas Sarmiento: “Behind every activity there is a great team and many hours of dedication that the users themselves wanted to recognize today in the most beautiful way.”
Nearly 230 seniors from the San Fernando , El Tablero , Castillo del Romeral , and Tunte Day Centers participated this Thursday in the closing ceremony of the 2025-2026 academic year of the Municipal Active Aging Program . This special event, organized by the Senior Citizens Department of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council , marked the end of a year full of activities aimed at promoting well-being , health , and social participation among the municipality's senior citizens.
The event was graced by the presence of the mayor, Alejandro Marichal , and the councilor for the elderly, Dimas Sarmiento , who shared the day with the participants and expressed their gratitude for the involvement of both the users and the technical team and monitors who make the successful development of the program possible.
Recognition of commitment and perseverance in active aging
One of the most moving moments was the presentation of awards to the 27 people who have participated continuously in the sports activities organized by the City Council for the longest period of time. This tribute highlighted their dedication, commitment, and exemplary role within the city's active aging program.
The emotion was present again when the seniors themselves surprised their instructors and the person in charge of the directed activities with a special gift, as a token of gratitude for the affection, attention and daily work they do to keep their bodies young and active.
Positive results in the survey on the Municipal Active Aging Program
During the event, the most relevant results obtained from the annual survey conducted among users at the end of the course were presented. The data confirm the resounding success of the Municipal Program:
- El 100% She states that the activities improve her well-being and quality of life.
- El 81,5% He claims to have experienced a great improvement since participating in the program.
- The assessment of the team is practically unanimous:
- 100% rate the treatment received from the monitors positively.
- 99,2% report feeling safe during the activities.
- 98,3% believe that the explanations perfectly suit their needs.
- Furthermore, 89% consider the proposed level of difficulty appropriate, and 83,3% are satisfied with the duration of the sessions.### Institutional statements: commitment to active aging
During his speech, Mayor Alejandro Marichal emphasized that these results demonstrate that the Active Aging Program has fulfilled its original objective: to improve the quality of life of our senior citizens . He also stressed that the best evaluation comes not from the City Council, but from those who participate in the activities every day. The fact that 100% of the participants tell us they feel better today is the best recognition of the work done and encourages us to continue promoting policies that foster healthy, active, and supported aging.
For his part, the Councillor for Senior Citizens, Dimas Sarmiento , emphasized that when this term began, they set out to make active aging much more than just a calendar of activities; they wanted to create spaces where seniors could take care of their health, stay active, socialize, and combat loneliness. Today, the results demonstrate that this objective has been achieved . The councillor especially thanked the technical team and instructors, highlighting their dedicated hours and the personal attention they provide, which has been recognized by the participants themselves.
Growth and innovation in the municipal offer for older people
The program has experienced unprecedented growth during this legislative term, increasing from 300 to 850 participants. New disciplines such as yoga , Pilates , Zumba , cognitive stimulation , digital skills , hiking , and cultural routes have been incorporated , extending to more areas of the municipality. At the same time, the City Council has improved the Day Centers and is promoting strategic projects such as the expansion of the center for people with Alzheimer's in Aldea Blanca and is working on the future Senior Residence to strengthen comprehensive care for the elderly in the municipality.
Festive closing: coexistence and active social participation
The day concluded with a communal snack and a lively dance enlivened by the groups Nueva Imagen and Bandurria, thus closing a course marked by participation, coexistence and the shared commitment to continue building a municipality where older people continue to be protagonists of an active, healthy and fulfilling life.
