Caring for the elderly is a priority and through our activities we will improve the standards and capacities for the care of our elderly fellow citizens, said Minister of Labor and Social Welfare Admir Adrović during the opening of the Home for the Elderly in Podgorica
As he says, "the capacity of the Home is 274 users, while the value of the project is 12 million euros".
"Healthy and productive aging is the common interest of all of us. We support the potential of the elderly to lead a quality life and contribute to society to the extent of their capabilities and needs," said Adrović.
Adrović said that in addition to Risno, Bijelo Polje and Pljevlje, the capital city will also have an institution that can provide accommodation for all citizens who need this type of service, according to a statement from the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.
"We expect that the Old People's Home in Podgorica will be recognized as one of the leading institutions in the system of care for the elderly, through the continuous improvement of existing services and the introduction of new ones such as support services for life in the community," Adrović stressed.
He points out that the Home has been awaited for a long time and adds that he is glad that, despite the problems during the construction and technical acceptance of the building, they were able to solve them and open the doors of the home for new users.
After cutting the ribbon, the mayor of Podgorica, Ivan Vuković, as well as the director of the Home, Jelena Šofranac, addressed those present.
Vuković said that this is the most valuable investment in the field of social protection in the history of Montenegro.
He points out that the capital participated in the implementation with 4 million euros and that they "secured the plot, released the investor from the obligation to pay the utility fee and assumed part of the obligations in terms of utility equipment".
"When you look at the complete content, future users are provided with an atmosphere at the level of a high-category hotel," said Vuković.
He points out that this is a testament to all the efforts that were aimed at enabling older citizens to live comfortably and comfortably in Podgorica and spend their old age carefree.
Those interested can visit the facility in the following days
The director of the Home, Jelena Šofranac, emphasized that after a long wait and numerous challenges, the Home has all the necessary facilities and that they are ready to receive the first tenants.
"Documentation is being received, and in the next two days we are organizing open days, when those interested can visit the facility and get answers to all questions in a conversation with an employee," pointed out Šofranac.
He adds that the first plan is to open the geriatrics department and fill the capacity of 79 beds.
"A dementia ward with a capacity of 20 beds will be gradually opened, followed by a palliative care ward where 77 users are expected to be accommodated," she pointed out.
"By the end of next year, the psychogeriatrics department is expected to open, where 78 users can be accommodated," concluded Šofranac.
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