Scampia is set to host the 70th National Congress of the Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SIGG) at the Teaching Campus of the University Federico II of Naples. The event, titled “Free and Long-Lived”, highlights geriatrics’ commitment to ensuring that elderly people live free from disability and enjoy healthy aging.
The choice of Scampia as the venue is symbolic: the neighborhood, historically a challenging suburb, is striving to break down social and cultural barriers. Among the murals by the renowned street artist Jorit, portraits of Pier Paolo Pasolini and Angela Davis stand out as symbols of freedom and equality, alongside the image of the elderly woman featured in the Congress, representing the fight against loss of independence.
The Scampia University Complex confirms its strategic role in healthcare training and research. A special focus will be on alternative strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of dementia, with participation from graphologist Dr. Carmensita Furlano, who will present “Graphology in Early Diagnosis”.
Graphology, a discipline based on logical-mathematical, neurophysiological, and clinical principles, analyzes handwriting as a neurophysiological trace, providing insights into early brain aging and varying degrees of cognitive decline. Integrated with neuroscientific tools such as EEG and fMRI, graphology offers an innovative method to monitor neurodegenerative diseases and understand the mind-body connection in the elderly, both healthy and those affected by dementia.
This methodology also allows interventions to restore handwriting congruity, improving fluidity, harmony, and motor coordination, making it a valuable preventive and therapeutic support in elderly care.