Rehabilitation of the Facilities of the House of the Messengers of the Elderly of Potrerillos.
Project status: ongoing
SDGs addressed:
The Casa Hogar de los Mensajeros de la Tercera Edad (hereafter, CMTE) in Potrerillos is the only institution that carries out social activities and provides healthcare support for people over 65 years old, many of whom are in vulnerable situations, in the city. Currently, 476 people benefit from the services and activities they organize.
The main objective of the project is to improve the conditions of the facilities, approximately 400 m² in size, which are in a significant state of deterioration: the roof is severely damaged and cannot support the weight of the current zinc sheets, there is poor insulation on doors and windows, the kitchen does not meet optimal hygienic or operational conditions, there is no adequate room to conduct medical consultations, and there are no adapted bathrooms. In these conditions, three elderly homeless people also live on-site, without a specific and suitable space in which to reside.
For this reason, it is important to renovate the deteriorated parts of the building, improve climate control, and adapt specific spaces for healthcare activities, accommodation for homeless people, meal preparation, and accessible bathrooms suited to the mobility challenges of the elderly.
The project also counts on the support of the managing entity of the Elderly Home, led by its President, and the Municipality of Potrerillos. Until the start of the project, the municipality had not allocated any budget, but it is now acting as a counterpart by providing the staff in charge of the project and part of the materials needed for the rehabilitation. Furthermore, linked to the physical improvement of the space, the Municipality has committed to expanding services for elderly care by hiring two staff members who will perform user support tasks and maintain the facilities. Therefore, improving the conditions of the facilities has a positive impact on users by enhancing the services offered, expanding them, and ensuring optimal quality.
In summary, the project seeks to foster a space that enables elderly people living in Potrerillos to access services that promote healthy and active ageing—physically and socially—thus improving their well-being in this stage of life.
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