Thursday, 19 March 2020
Continued home care services shall be provided to elderly people
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia us drafting electronic lists of single pensioners consisting only of pensioners of families, persons with mobility and vision problems, including families with minor children. The needs of these citizens will be assessed within a three-day period, and assistance will be provided in domestic issues, if necessary.
A procedure has been developed for activities aimed at protecting vulnerable people (families) and those disabled persons included in the group of risk for individuals (families).
With the help of humanitarian and international organizations, the provision of services to vulnerable groups is organized, as well as the provision of food baskets consisting of household goods and food.
The home care centers for elderly people are involved in charity canteens delivering food to single elderly people at their place of residence.
Undisrupted home care services will be provided to elderly people during the state of emergency.
