TIRANA, October 1 /ATA/ -To mark the International Day of Older Persons and the conclusion of the “eldEARLY – Improving the Social Care System for the Elderly in Albania” project, the State Social Service organized a national conference.
In her remarks, Minister of Health and Social Welfare Klodiana Spahiu emphasized the need to upgrade eldercare services to better meet their needs, while calling for greater accountability and commitment from frontline care providers.
“While the Ministry has certainly implemented excellent projects to provide home-based care for the elderly and our planning is sound, we must improve the actual services delivered to this age group. Now, we will strive to be more efficient,” Minister Spahiu emphasized. Currently, the work has begun on establishing a Geriatric Service—initially at the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT) and subsequently expanding to regional hospitals—aimed at providing specialized, integrated care for the elderly. This initiative seeks to address their health needs in a coordinated manner while ensuring continuity of care closer to their homes.
To further support the elderly, the Ministry of Health has been made available a green line; this serves as a direct communication channel for counseling, information and guidance toward necessary services. /p.s./
