Through a donation of support products to facilitate the autonomy and mobility of people in a situation of dependency

Madrid, October 30, 2024.- The PORQUEVIVEN Foundation , committed to the comprehensive care and attention of children with incurable diseases and their families, has visited the facilities of Afamso Fuenlabrada. This Association of Relatives of Alzheimer's Patients and other dementias in the Southwest of Madrid complements the support for people with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families as a whole, especially the figure of the main caregiver.

María Rodríguez, occupational therapist at the PORQUEVIVEN Foundation , has visited Afamso's facilities and has exchanged different opinions with Alejandro Romero , occupational therapist of the Association on the therapies and services provided at the center.

Collaboration for the benefit of the most vulnerable

During this visit, the occupational therapist of PORQUEVIVEN Foundation delivered a donation of essential support products for Facilitate mobility and improve autonomy of users of Afamso . The donation included walkers, wheelchairs and a swivel bathtub chair, which can be used both at the centre and at the beneficiaries' homes.

"We know that collaboration between different organizations is key to improving the service and care we provide to families. Working together allows us to maximize positive impact, not only by sharing resources, but by sharing knowledge and strengthening the support we provide. Working together allows us to provide more complete and higher quality help to those who need it most," he says Maria Rodriguez .

For its part, Alejandro Romero He says that "FPV's support not only fills us with gratitude, but also reaffirms the shared commitment of both organizations to provide a dignified, accessible and opportunity-filled life for people in a situation of dependency."

With this contribution, porqueViven and Afamso they promote their commitment to collaboration for the benefit of people in a situation of dependency and establish the basis for future joint initiatives. Both organizations share a mission aimed at the well-being and comprehensive care of people in vulnerable situations and their families, helping them to lead a more dignified and autonomous life.

Contact Information:

Cristina del Amo, head of communication PORQUEVIVEN Foundation
cdelamo@porqueviven.org  
Tel: +34 910 168 345 Mobile: +34 629 329 676