Active Ageing and Community Care

01/09/2025

21/08/2025

🇲🇹 Il-Management tal-Anzjanità Attiva u Kura fil-Komunità kellu laqgħa kordjali ħafna mal-Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Anzjani. Fost it-temi li ġew diskussi kien hemm iż-żieda fil-kollaborazzjoni bejn iż-żewġ entitajiet.

🇬🇧 The Active Ageing and Community Care Management had a very cordial meeting with the National Council for the Elderly. Among the topics discussed was the increase in collaboration between the two entities.

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey

19/08/2025

Il-nominazzjonijiet għall-Premju Anzjanità Attiva issa huma miftuħa. Il-Premju Anzjanità Attiva huwa ċelebrazzjoni ta’ impenn u dedikazzjoni fis-settur tal-Anzjanità Attiva. Dan huwa avveniment annwali li ser ikun parti miċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet li jseħħu fix-xahar ta’ Ottubru li huwa ddedikat għall-Anzjani.

Din is-sena l-bord qiegħed jilqa' applikazzjonijiet għal 6 premjijiet:
1. Premju Anzjanità Attiva
2. Premju Innovazzjoni u Teknoloġija fl-Anzjanità
3. Premju Anzjanità Kulturali
4. Premju Anzjanità Sportiva
5. Premju Volontarjat fl-Anzjanità
6. Premju Solidarjetà Interġenerazzjonali.

L-applikazzjonijiet jagħlqu fid-9 ta’ Settembru 2025.
https://aacc.gov.mt/applikazzjonijiet/

Nominations for the Active Ageing Awards are now open. These awards are a celebration of work, effort and dedication within the sector of Active Ageing. This celebration is an annual event and is part of the celebrations held in October, the month dedicated for older adults.

This year the awards will include nominations for the following 6 categories:
1. Active Ageing Award
2. Innovation and Technology in Active Ageing Award
3. Cultural Award
4. Sports Active Ageing Award
5. Volunteering Award in Active Ageing
6. Intergenerational Solidarity Award.

Nominations close on the 9th of September 2025.
https://aacc.gov.mt/en/applications/

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey | fans

12/08/2025

🇬🇧 Celebrating International Nurses’ Day and International Carers' Day 🌻In Aid of Hospice Malta🌻

At Active Ageing and Community Care, our dedicated nurses and health care workers came together to celebrate International Nurses’ Day and International Carers' Day—a heartfelt tribute to the compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication that define their daily work.



As part of the celebrations, a special initiative was held across all Government Care Homes and Dementia Day Centres in support of Hospice Malta, raising a generous sum of €565. Hospice Malta provides palliative care and support to patients and their families, offering comfort and dignity during some of life’s most challenging moments.



We extend our deepest gratitude to all the staff who contributed to the success of these events. Your empathy, professionalism, and commitment are the foundation of the care we provide. You are the heart of our mission, and your efforts continue to inspire and uplift those around you.



🇲🇹 Iċ-Ċelebrazzjonijiet ta’ Jum Internazzjonali tal-Infermiera u Jum Internazzjonali tal-Carers 🌻B’risq Hospice Malta🌻

Fi ħdan l-Anzjanità Attiva u Kura fil-Komunità, l-Infermiera u l-Health Care Workers ngħaqdu flimkien biex jiċċelebraw Jum Internazzjonali tal-Infermiera u Jum Internazzjonali tal-Carers—ġieħ sinċier għall-kompassjoni, is-saħħa u d-dedikazzjoni li juru kuljum fil-ħidma tagħhom.



Bħala parti miċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet, saru u inizjattivi speċjali fid-Djar tal-Kura Residenzjali u miċ-Ċentri ta’ Attivitajiet għad- Dimenzja biex jinġabru fondi għal Hospice Malta, li matulhom nġabret s-somma ġeneruża ta’ €565. Hospice Malta jipprovdi kura paljattiva u appoġġ lil pazjenti u l-familji tagħhom, u joffri serħan u dinjità f’mumenti diffiċli tal-ħajja.



Nirringrazzjaw minn qalbna lill-istaff kollu li ta sehmu biex dawn l-attivitajiet jirnexxu. Il-kompassjoni, il-professjonalità u l-impenn tagħkom huma l-pedament tas-servizz li nipprovdu. Intom il-qalba tal-missjoni tagħna, u l-ħidma tagħkom tkompli tispira u tagħti kuraġġ lil dawk ta’ madwarkom.

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey

08/08/2025

🇬🇧 The Boċċi Club at Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa was officially launched in February 2025. Following the strong enthusiasm shown by residents for the game since its opening, a tournament involving residents from eight homes was organised to promote active ageing through sport, strategy, and social connection. The finals, held on 5th August mark the culmination of days of friendly competition. This event is being sponsored by the Welfare Committee. First place was won by Mellieha home, second place by Casa Arkati and third place by Mosta home. Congratulations to the winners.

🇲🇹 Il-Klabb tal-Boċċi f’Dar il-Madonna tal-Mellieħa nfetaħ uffiċjalment fi Frar 2025. Wara l-entużjażmu li wrew ir-residenti għal dan il-logħob sa mill-ftuħ tiegħu, ġie organizzat turnew li għaqqad residenti minn tmien t’idjar biex jiġi promoss l-attività fiżika u s-soċjalizzazzjoni bħala parti mill-anzjanità attiva. Il-finali, li sar fil-5 ta’ Awwissu, jagħlqu ġranet ta’ kompetizzjoni ferrieħa. Dan l-avveniment tal-lum qed jiġi sponsorjat mill-Welfare Committee. Fl-ewwel post id-dar tal-Mellieha, it-tieni post Casa Arkati, it-tielet post id-dar tal-Mosta. Nifirħu lir-rebbieħa.

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey | Is-Servizz Pubbliku | Servizz.gov

08/08/2025

🇲🇹 F’nofs Lulju, il-Mental Wellbeing Unit tal-AAKK ħejjew sessjoni fi grupp f’dar Zammit Clapp, bl-isem ta’ “Nifhmu l-emozzjonijiet tagħna”. Madwar 30 resident attendew. Is-sessjoni kienet tinkludi tagħlim u attivitajiet fi gruppi li setgħu jagħmlu l-parteċipanti. Ingħataw ukoll xi ideat ta’ attivitajiet li jservu t’għajnuna għalihom infushom u li setgħu jagħmlu r-reżidenti waħedhom fil-ħin liberu tagħhom.


🇬🇧 During the month of July, the Mental Wellbeing Unit within AACC held a group talk at Zammit Clapp Home titled 'Understanding Emotions' where about 30 residents attended. The session included educational content and group activities. Print outs with self help ideas were also provided for residents to try out during their free time.

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey | Is-Servizz Pubbliku | Servizz.gov

30/07/2025

Kampanja tan-Nazzjoni Uniti Blue Heart: Għolli Leħnek Kontra t-Traffikar tal-Bnedmin
It-traffikar tal-bnedmin huwa delitt globali li jfarrak il-ħajjiet. Jinvolvi r-reklutaġġ, it-trasport, il-kenn ta’ nies permezz tal-forza, frodi jew qerq, kollox għall-iskop ta’ sfruttament.

• Il-vittmi jistgħu jkunu nisa, irġiel u tfal ta’ kull età u sfond.
• Ħafna huma maqbuda permezz tal-vjolenza, ir-rikatt, il-manipulazzjoni jew wegħdiet foloz ta’ xogħol, edukazzjoni jew futur aħjar.
• Jistgħu saħansitra jkunu fil-komunitajiet tagħna moħbija fil-beraħ.

Illum, ningħaqdu mal- biex inkunu solidali mal-vittmi u s-superstiti, u biex naffermaw mill-ġdid l-impenn tagħna li ntemmu din l-iskjavitù moderna.

Għid LE għat-traffikar tal-bnedmin.

UN Blue Heart Campaign: Raise Your Voice Against Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a global crime that shatters lives. It involves the recruitment, transportation, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, all for the purpose of exploitation.

· Victims can be women, men, and children of all ages and backgrounds.
· Many are trapped through violence, blackmail, manipulation, or false promises of work, education, or a better future.
· They may even be in our communities hidden in plain sight.

Today, we join the to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors, and to reaffirm our commitment to ending this modern-day slavery.

Say NO to human trafficking.



Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey

18/07/2025

🇲🇹 Ċentru Servizz Anzjan ġewwa l-Belt Valletta jiċċelebra l-20 sena Anniversarju mill-ftuħ tiegħu. Matul din is-sena wkoll, Ċentru Servizz Anzjan ingħata il-Quality Label, rikonoxximent għas-servizz ta’ l-ogħla kwalità. F’dan iċ-ċentru jiġu pproċessati madwar 1,200 applikazzjoni fix-xahar għad-diversi servizzi pprovduti mill-Anzjanità Attiva u Kura fil-Komunità. Il-ħaddiema f’dan iċ-Ċentru jirċievu wkoll il-mistoqsijiet li l-pubbliku jagħmel permezz ta’ servizz.gov u l-formola ta’ kuntatt fuq il-websajt tal-Anzjanità Attiva u Kura fil-Komunità.
Nifirħu lill-ħaddiema kollha taċ-Ċentru Servizz Anzjan għall-ħidma kontinwa tagħhom.

🇬🇧 Ċentru Servizz Anzjan in Valletta celebrates its 20th anniversary since its opening. This year, Ċentru Servizz Anzjan was also awarded the Quality Label as a recognition for the high quality service. Ċentru Servizz Anzjan processes around 1,200 applications per month for the various services provided by Active Ageing and Community Care. The staff at this centre also receive questions from the public via servizz.gov and the contact form on the Active Ageing and Community Care website.
We congratulate all the employees of the Ċentru Servizz Anzjan for their continuous work.

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Alex Gobey | Is-Servizz Pubbliku | Servizz.gov

18/07/2025

🇬🇧 I CHOOSE 2025 – Nagħżel il-Karriera Tiegħi
Visit us at the I CHOOSE FAIR
Valletta Campus, Old University Valletta
18th July 16:00 - 20:00
19th July 09:00 – 13:00

🇲🇹 I CHOOSE 2025 – Nagħżel il-Karriera Tiegħi
Ejja żurna waqt I CHOOSE FAIR
Valletta Campus, Old University Valletta
18 ta’ Lulju 16:00 - 20:00
19 ta’ Lulju 09:00 – 13:00

Is-Servizz Pubbliku | Servizz.gov

10/07/2025

🇲🇹 L-Anzjanità Attiva u Kura fil-Komunità qed toffri Kura Palljattiva fid-Djar Residenzjali tal-Gvern u fejn hemm sodod mixtrija f’dar tal-anzjani privati, sabiex ir-residenti jingħataw kura ħolistika bla ma jkollhom bżonn imorru l-isptar. Tim multidixxiplinarju qed jassisti f'dawn il kazijiet, fejn ġie mħarreġ u qed jipprovdi il-kura neċessarja.

🇬🇧 Active Ageing & Community Care is now offering Palliative Care directly in Government and contracted Elderly Care Homes, ensuring residents receive compassionate symptom management without the need for hospitalisation. In such circumstances, a multidisciplinary team is available to assist, and the necessary training has been provided.

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Alex Gobey | Is-Servizz Pubbliku | Servizz.gov

04/07/2025

🇲🇹 Qed nintroduċu t-Teknoloġija ta’ Augmented u Virtual Reality (AR/VR) biex intejbu l-benessri tar-residenti. B’teknoloġiji innovattivi u esperjenzi immersive qegħdin inqanqlu l-menti u nrawmu l-konnessjonijiet soċjali, dan kollu mill-kumdità tad-dar tal-anzjani stess!

🇬🇧 Introducing Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR) to enhance residents' wellbeing. These innovative technologies offer immersive experiences that promote mental stimulation and social connection, all from the comfort of the care home!

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Renzo De Gabriele | Servizz.gov | Is-Servizz Pubbliku

02/07/2025

🇲🇹 Iċ-Ċentru tal-Anzjanità Attiva tal-Isla qed jattira numru sabiħ ta’ anzjani. Għalhekk inħasset il-ħtieġa li jespandi l-operat tiegħu u mit- 30 ta’Ġunju, iċ-Ċentru se jkun miftuħ kull nhar ta’-Tnejn u l-Ħamis. Dan l-iżvilupp sar wara t-tlestija tal-proġett ta’ riġenerazzjoni tad-daħla ewlenija tal-Isla, fejn iċ-Ċentru l-ġdid se jkun qed jopera minn spazju rinnovat u modern.

🇬🇧 The Active Ageing Centre in Senglea is attracting a good number of older persons. Therefore, it will expand its operations and, as from the 30th of June, the Centre will be open every Monday and Thursday. This development took place following the completion of the regeneration project of Senglea’s main entrance, where the new Centre will operate from a renovated and modern space.

Anzjanità Attiva | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Alison Zerafa Civelli | Renzo De Gabriele | Alex Gobey | Servizz.gov Is-Servizz Pubbliku