A Day of Health and Movement at Vefa Buluşmaları

As part of the Vefa Buluşmaları initiative, faculty member Dr. Demet Biçki from the Physiotherapy Department of İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi and her students came together with the residents of Zeytinburnu Semiha Şakir Huzurevi.

Through the physiotherapy practices conducted during the visit, the program aimed to support the residents’ mobility, maintain muscle and joint health, and enhance their independence in daily living activities. The sessions were carried out under professional academic supervision with the active participation of students.

The event contributed not only to physical well-being but also to social interaction and emotional motivation. Strengthening intergenerational engagement, this meaningful gathering stands as a concrete example of university–community collaboration.

The visits, which are regularly organized within the framework of Vefa Buluşmaları, aim to improve the quality of life of older adults while fostering a strong sense of social responsibility among students.