Special COVID-19 lockdown edition of CareNet presented to National Archives
A special edition of CareNet, a magazine featuring CareMalta’s COVID-19 lockdown journey from March 16 to May 25, was officially presented to Dr Charles Farrugia, CEO of the National Archives of Malta, as a record for posterity. The presentation was attended by Nazzareno Vassallo, chairman of the Vassallo Group, Natalie Briffa Farrugia, CareMalta’s CEO, and […]
Casa San Paolo recreates village feast atmosphere for residents
An event held recently at Casa San Paolo in Buġibba – Festi Irħula – let the elderly residents relive that much cherished time of the year when they would celebrate their village feast and patron saint with friends and family. Every year, the home’s staff, together with a group of residents, including the very active […]
Where past meets present
Life at Casa Arkati has always reminded Connie Cacciattolo of a wonderful world full of scenes and people she only read about in English high-society books. The former carer and active ageing coordinator, who has just retired, joined the home in 1996, three years after it opened its doors for the first time. As the […]
Dealing with dementia
Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year, according to the World Health Organisation. One of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people, dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday activities. […]