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Reiterates its commitment to "continue to expand the supply of places for our elders", and stresses that this county will be invested this year about 14 million euros in social policies

The president of the Community, Pedro Antonio Sánchez, said today that the opening of the Residence for the Elderly 'Source Cubas' an increase of 38 percent in the number of places available to it Cartagena to meet the needs of this group , "and attempts to ensure that those who need a resource of this kind at this stage of your life, have".

After completing the works in its facilities, the residence comes into operation on 22 February with a total of 160 new positions (120 residence and 40 day center), "yet another example of that social policies are priority the regional government, "remarked Pedro Antonio Sánchez, who reiterated his" commitment to continue expanding the number of places for our seniors "and" improving the facilities. "

The president of the Community reported that the regional government will spend this year about 14 million euros to social policies in the city of Cartagena, between the area of ​​Women, Family and Social Policy and the Instituto Murciano Social Action (IMAS ), but, he said, "it is never enough and so we will continue to combine efforts with users and the City Council in order to reach those most in need."

The regional government allocated this year more than 76 million euros to the care of older persons throughout the Region.

Throughout 2016 the implementation of the Services Day Centre municipalities of Alguazas and the Union is scheduled, and is preparing the extension of the home help service, so that all municipalities can count on this service under the same conditions.

Residence 'Source Cubas'

Currently, the Residence 'Source Cubas' is remodeled as a whole.

During the last months of 2015 it has proceeded to its equipment and the awarding of the contract for the implementation of residential care service and service day center for older people affected or not Alzheimer's and other dementias, and building maintenance .

All rooms have a bathroom adapted and has 4 places for the special care unit.

It also has a number of common rooms that provide nursing services, query area facilities, occupational therapy, activity area, fitness kitchen, hairdresser, laundry and offices.

Also it stresses the outdoor garden for its large dimensions, where adults can enjoy therapeutic and recreational activities outdoors.

Source: CARM