It is part of the 6 th Call for Aid for Social Projects Ibercaja 2011.
The initiative, carried out by Afaya, strengthen and improve the living conditions and empower 80 people
Yecla, March 7, 2011 .- Social Work IBERCAJA And Afaya, have signed a collaboration agreement in the amount of $ 3,000.
The Association of Relatives of Relatives and Friends of Alzheimer Yecla (Afaya) for this sum of money to finance a program of 'respite care' to benefit 80 people, including patients and families.
The action will enhance the living conditions and empower those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Afaya The draft aims to improve the quality of life of Alzheimer patients and their families.
Is carried out with the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team consisting of a social worker, psychologist, a physiotherapist, assistant and home health assistants.
Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease that causes progressive memory loss and other cognitive abilities.
The Association of Relatives of Relatives and Friends of Alzheimer Yecla provides information and advice about the disease, make therapeutic workshops and psychomotor skills addressed to patients mild to moderate and provides home care services for Alzheimer patients and their families .
Source: Ayuntamiento de Yecla