With those present at the event, we debated the concept of a dignified, autonomous, active and useful old age. Thus, we concluded that a dignified old age means:- maintaining control over one’s own life;- retaining the ability to make one’s own decisions;- control over the social protection measures he needs and wants to benefit from.At […]
On 20 September, starting at 11 am, in the framework of the Regional Resource Hub in the Central Region of the country, created as part of the project and managed by Caritas Mitropolitan Blaj,we met online on zoom, at the first Round Table of consultations on the White Charta on the Rights of Elderly People […]
The Caritas Federation of the Diocese of Timisoara started its activity in 1993 and since then has been carrying out its daily work under the slogan “We are here for all people!”They improve the quality of life through both emergency and long-term services. During their 26 years of operation, they have served approximately 30,000 people […]
With the help of a partnership with Dr. Max Pharmacies, the social centre dedicated to seniors has been supporting different activities for 2 months now.Thus, seniors who will visit the centre will be able to enjoy intergenerational activities, sports sessions adapted to their age, knitting workshops, foreign language courses, to promote the culture of volunteering […]
Humana CareAssociation provides personalized care for more than twenty residents living in Humana House – mental health care, nursing care and specialty care.”Kindness” is what guides them in their work – An incredibly powerful force for good. The purpose they have set for themselves is that through service and professionalism they provide the highest standards […]
SAMR Aiud runs a number of programmes for the benefit of those in need – the elderly, the sick, the disabled, to help them lead a dignified life.In their vision, old age should be for all a time of grace, of introspection and re-approach to faith in God and loved ones.Between too little income and […]
A booklet published by our members at Caritas Alba Iulia with the support of the Social Welfare Department, Târgu MureșMaterial presenting dementia, an increasingly common disease, through the eyes of a caregiver, a psychiatrist, two psychologists and a researcher.We learn valuable information about the effects of caregiving on the physical, emotional and mental health of […]
Diana Chiriacescu – Director of the Federation of Non-Governmental Organisations for Social Services (FONSS)Q: How would you rate services for the elderly in Romania in 2021?A: FONSS looks at the sector. It looks at components related to the health of social services, sustainability, funding, staffing, etc. We consider each sub-sector from the same angle, without […]
– When you hear about SenioriNET, what is the first thing you think of? “A long awaited federation that we encourage and support and value very much from it’s start as a coalition. We’ve been waiting for it to be formalised and get stronger since it is seen as the voice of the care system […]
In order to develop the Federation’s Strategic Plan and to respond to the needs of SenioriNET members, stakeholder interviews were conducted and a series of questionnaires were administered to member organisations.These are the most relevant findings. (part 4)- All energy around the beneficiary: ‘The voice of the elderly should be at the centre of the […]