Active Ageing and Community Care

21/05/2026

🇲🇹 Serje ta’ erba’ sessjonijiet edukattivi li qed jitwasslu minn dietisti tal-AACC fiċ-Ċentru AAC tal-Marsa, b’enfasi fuq ikel tajjeb għas-saħħa u ġestjoni ta’ stil ta’ ħajja sana. Is-sessjonijiet jinkludu nutrizzjoni u idratazzjoni, ġestjoni tad-dijabete, spegazzjoni fuq l-effetti tal-melħ u x-xaħam fuq is-saħħa, kif ukoll pariri prattiċi dwar id-dieta inkluż tibdil fir-riċetti biex jiġu mħeġġa għażliet ta’ ikel aktar tajbin għas-saħħa.

🇬🇧 A series of four educational sessions being delivered by AACC dietitians at Marsa AAC focusing on healthy eating and lifestyle management. The sessions cover nutrition and hydration, diabetes management, understanding the effects of salt and fat on health, and practical dietary tips including recipe modification to encourage healthier food choices.

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

19/05/2026

Proud to see Maria and Rita representing AACC at the European Social Network (ESN) Conference, where they presented the important work being carried out across our Day Centres as part of Malta’s active ageing strategy.

The presentation highlighted a number of initiatives and best practices aimed at promoting social participation, wellbeing, independence, lifelong learning, and community engagement amongst older persons. It also showcased how our Day Centres continue to evolve into vibrant community hubs that support active and healthy ageing.

Well done to Maria and Rita for representing AACC and Malta so professionally and passionately.

19/05/2026

Find us at the European Social Services Conference (ESSC) 2026 in Valletta, Malta.

The ESSC, organised by the European Social Network, is Europe’s leading forum for public social welfare policy and practice, bringing together hundreds of professionals, decision-makers, researchers, and innovators from across the world.

This year’s conference focuses on how social services can cross borders and bridge boundaries to address shared challenges and build more resilient systems in times of crisis.

At AACC, we remain committed to strengthening active ageing, community care, innovation, and person-centred services, whilst learning from and contributing to international best practices that improve quality of life for older persons and communities.

19/05/2026

🇲🇹 Fit-12 ta’ Mejju, l-infermiera fi ħdan l-Anzjanità Attiva u Kura fil-Komunità ingħaqdu flimkien biex jiċċelebraw il-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Infermiera; jum iddedikat biex nagħtu ġieħ lill-kompassjoni, is-saħħa u l-impenn tal-infermiera straordinarji tagħna. L-avveniment offra firxa ta’ attivitajiet interessanti, inkluż quddiesa ta’ ringrazzjament u workshops informattivi, li saru possibbli grazzi għall-appoġġ tal-kollegi minn Nursing Speciality Unit, Nursing Administration u l-Istitut għas-Servizzi Pubbliċi.
Ħafna attivitajiet oħra ġew organizzati wkoll fid-Djar tal-Kura Residenzjali u fiċ-Ċentri ta’ Attivitajiet għad-Dimenzja, sabiex iċ-ċelebrazzjoni tinfirex aktar fis-servizzi tagħna. Ġew organizzati wkoll attivitajiet varji fid-Djar tal-Kura Residenzjali u fiċ-Ċentri ta' Attivita għad-Dimenzja dawn inkludew diversi workshops, attivitajiet varji u ikliet, biex iċ-ċelebrazzjoni tinfirex madwar is-servizzi kollha tagħna. Nixtiequ nirringrazzjaw mill-qalb lill-management u lill-istaff kollu għall-impenn tagħhom fl-organizzazzjoni, kif ukoll lil dawk kollha li pparteċipaw f’dawn l-attivitajiet.
Ringrazzjament speċjali wkoll imur għall-isponsors ġenerużi tagħna: AX Group, Camilleri Group, Chemimart, C. & M. Borg, Cortex, Dee Spa, Dees Pizza, Elia Caterers, Euro Pharma, Fitness Challenge, Fosters Clark, Good Earth, Mazaga Fruit, Mizzi Group, Pizza Hut, Pro Health, The Atrium, The Food Factory u TXP Malta.
Fl-aħħar nett, messaġġ lill-infermiera kollha: id-dedikazzjoni, ix-xogħol u l-kompassjoni tagħkom huma tassew apprezzati.

🇬🇧 The nurses at Active Ageing and Community Care came together to celebrate International Nurses’ Day on the 12th of May; a day dedicated to recognise the compassion, strength, and commitment of our exceptional nurses. The event featured a range of engaging activities, including a thanksgiving Mass and informative workshops, made possible through the support of our colleagues from the Nursing Speciality Unit, Nursing Administration, and the Institute for Public Service.

Additional multiple other activities were also organised in Care Homes and Dementia Activity Centres, allowing the celebration to reach across our services, including various workshops, hands-on activities and get-together lunches. A sincere thank you goes out to all the management and staff involved in organising and taking part in these events.

Special appreciation also goes to our generous sponsors: AX Group, Camilleri Group, Chemimart, C. & M. Borg, Cortex, Dee Spa, Dees Pizza, Elia Caterers, Euro Pharma, Fitness Challenge, Fosters Clark, Good Earth, Mazaga Fruit, Mizzi Group, Pizza Hut, Pro Health, The Atrium, The Food Factory, and TXP Malta.

Finally, a message to all our nurses: your dedication, hard work, and compassion are truly valued.

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

18/05/2026

Silver-T is being upgraded 🚐

More comfort, easier access, and automated motorised doors to provide a better travelling experience for our elderly.

12/05/2026

07/05/2026

🇲🇹Niċċelebraw Jum il-Ftira mar-residenti tagħna! 🥖

L-Occupational Therapists u l-Ispeech Language Pathologists tal-AACC, b’kollaborazzjoni ma’ CareMalta, organizzaw Jum speċjali ddedikat lill-ftira sabiex inżommu ħajjin it-tradizzjonijiet Maltin u noħolqu mumenti sinifikanti flimkien.

Jum mimli kultura, għaqda, u ħafna tbissim!

🇬🇧 Celebrating Ftira Day with our residents! 🥖
The AACC Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists, in collaboration with Care Malta, organised a special Ftira Day to help keep Maltese traditions alive and create meaningful moments together.
A day filled with culture, connection, and smiles!

24/04/2026

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📢 Premjijiet Nazzjonali fil-Qasam tad-Dimensja 2025

Inħabbru li n-nominazzjonijiet għall-Premjijiet Nazzjonali fil-Qasam tad-Dimensja 2025 issa huma miftuħa! Dawn il-premjijiet jirrikonoxxu u jiċċelebraw id-dedikazzjoni, il-kompassjoni u l-innovazzjoni ta’ individwi, carers informali, professjonisti u timijiet li qed jagħmlu differenza reali fil-kura u r-riċerka dwar id-dimensja.

🏆 Kategoriji tal-Premjijiet:

• Premju għall-Kontribut Eċċezzjonali fil-Kura tad-Dimensja
• Premju għall-Aħjar Carer Informali
• Premju għall-Aħjar Professjonist/Tim
• Premju għall-Kontribut Eċċezzjonali fir-Riċerka dwar id-Dimensja

📅 Preżentazzjoni tal-Premjijiet:

Il-premjijiet se jiġu ppreżentati fid-29 ta’ Mejju waqt il-konferenza “From Insight to Impact”, li se tlaqqa’ flimkien esperti, u attivisti biex ikomplu jsaħħu l-qasam tal-kura tad-dimensja.

📝 Skadenza għan-Nominazzjonijiet: 10 ta’ Mejju 2026

📩 Kif Tapplika:

Ibgħat in-nominazzjoni tiegħek billi tiskennja l-kodiċi QR jew billi tuża din il-link:
https://forms.office.com/e/7f71umahFD

📞 Għal aktar informazzjoni: 22589301

Titlifx l-opportunità li tirrikonoxxi lil dawk li verament qed jagħmlu differenza fil-kura tad-dimensja. Ibgħat in-nominazzjoni tiegħek illum!

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📢 National Dementia Awards 2025

We are excited to announce that the National Dementia Awards 2025 are now open for nominations! These awards recognise and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and innovation of individuals, caregivers, professionals, and teams who are making a meaningful difference in dementia care and research.

🏆 Award Categories:

• Award for Exceptional Contribution in Dementia Care
• Award for Best Informal Caregiver
• Award for Best Professional/Team
• Award for Exceptional Contribution to Dementia Research

📅 Awards Presentation:

The awards will be presented on 29th May during the conference “From Insight to Impact”, bringing together experts, and advocates committed to advancing dementia care.

📝 Nomination Deadline: 10th May 2026

📩 How to Apply:

Submit your nominations by scanning the QR code or via the following link:
https://forms.office.com/e/7f71umahFD

📞 For more information: 22589301

Don’t miss the opportunity to recognise those who are truly making a difference in dementia care. Nominate today!

Anzjanità Attiva | Active Ageing and Community Care | Jo Etienne Abela | Malcolm Paul Agius Galea | Renzo De Gabriele | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey

24/04/2026

🇲🇹 Fit-22 t’April, Sr. Charlot Cauchi u Sra. Angelique Portelli mill-Mental Wellbeing Unit, ħejjew sessjoni fi grupp ġewwa d-dar residenzjali tal-Furjana, bl-isem “Nifhmu l-emozzjonijiet tagħna”. Madwar 20 resident attendew. Is-sessjoni kienet tinkludi tagħlim u attivitajiet fi gruppi li setgħu jagħmlu l-parteċipanti.

🇬🇧 On the 22nd of April, Mr. Charlot Cauchi and Ms. Angelique Portelli from the Mental Wellbeing Unit, held a group talk at Floriana Home titled 'Understanding Emotions'. About 20 residents attended. The session included educational content and group activities.

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