The San Bartolomé City Council commemorates today the second anniversary of the Family Respite Center, a fundamental service for the support of dependent people and their families, which completes two years since the incorporation of its first users.
Since its commissioning, the center has served a total of 63 people, consolidating itself as a key resource in the municipality to improve the quality of life for both users and their family environments, offering specialized care and spaces for care and accompaniment.
The mayor of San Bartolomé, Isidro Pérez, highlighted the importance of this service pointing out that “the Family Respite Center represents the firm commitment of this City Council to the well-being and care of the most vulnerable people.” In this regard, he underlined that “completing two years attending to dozens of residents demonstrates the need and positive impact of this resource, which not only cares, but also supports and accompanies families in their daily lives.”
For her part, the Councilor for the Elderly, Carmen Medina, highlighted the work carried out at the center and stated that “this service has become a fundamental pillar for many families in the municipality, providing professional, close, and adapted care to each user.” Likewise, she highlighted “the involvement and dedication of the human team that works daily to guarantee a safe, active, and stimulating environment.”
The City Council wanted to especially recognize the work of the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias Patients of Lanzarote (AFA), an entity responsible for the management of the center, whose experience and commitment have been key for the development and consolidation of this service. Its work has allowed to offer comprehensive care, person-centered and adapted to the specific needs of each user.
The Family Respite Center is part of the municipal commitment to strengthen social services and advance towards a more inclusive, supportive, and committed municipality model to the care of people.
With this second anniversary, the San Bartolomé City Council reaffirms its will to continue promoting resources that improve the quality of life of the citizenry, especially of those who most need it.