Program for families hit by the economic crisis
Leading organisation:
Nestor Psychogeriatric Association
Nestor Psychogeriatric Association is carrying out a complex program that offers both feeding and psychological support to dozens of families affected by the economic crisis.
The program is designed for :
• elderly people taking care of minor children,
• elderly people taking care of patients with dementia and
• lonely elderly with multiple social problems.
The program includes :
• a monthly food package ( long lasting products, frozen food ),cleaning materials and personal hygiene products (detergents , soaps , etc.),
• monthly visits and weekly telephone contacts with the families by two volunteers .
The whole program activity is been supervised by health professionals of Nestor Psychogeriatric Association.
An integral part of this activity is volunteering.
As a volunteer someone can provide psychological support and companionship through monthly visits to the families of the program. Volunteers record and refer to the Social Service of Nestor Psychogeriatric Association . to cover these needs.
Start:
2012
End:
2013
Country:
Key principle:
Person-centred
Outcome-oriented
Protect from abuse and neglect