The Municipality of Concordia, through the Department of Policies for the Elderly, carried out this Thursday the third edition of “No me sueltes la mano”, an initiative aimed at creating a space for meeting, participation, and recognition for older adults. The activity brought together more than 400 older adults at the Concordia Convention Center.
The day included the lecture “Aging in the 21st Century”, led by Graciela Mántaras, Director of Older Adults of Entre Ríos, psychologist and Master in Psychogerontology. In addition, the “Cumpliendo Sueños” workshop from the “La Bianca” and Ciudad Satélite Retirees Center, Mari Ferreyra, and Tati Merele were presented. Raffles were also held, and a nursing stand from the Ramón Carrillo Hospital was present.
Within the framework of the celebration, the 34th anniversary of the “Gruta de Lourdes” Grandparents' Home was also highlighted, which coincided with the date of the meeting. During the ceremony, Father Cristian Arévalo addressed those present and gave a blessing for this new anniversary, extending it to all who participated in the day.
Participants included the Secretary of Government, Patricia Rodríguez; the Secretary of Productive Development, Sebastián Arístide; the Director of Cooperativism and Associativism, Ariel Gorostegui; the Director of Disability, Florencia Weiss; the head of the “Gruta de Lourdes” Grandparents' Home, Margarita Cámara; the coordinator of the “Juana Sarriegui de Isthilart” Nursing Home, Andrea Chirino; the head of the Social Economy Department, Miguel Parra; and the head of the Department of Policies for the Elderly, Gladys Portugal.
During the meeting, provincial deputy Carola Laner delivered the declaration of interest granted by the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos. Likewise, councilwoman Verónica Del Boca delivered the declaration of cultural interest from the Deliberative Council of Concordia.
The Municipality of Concordia highlighted the broad participation and reaffirmed the commitment to continue promoting public policies that foster active, healthy aging and full integration into the community.
The day included the lecture “Aging in the 21st Century”, led by Graciela Mántaras, Director of Older Adults of Entre Ríos, psychologist and Master in Psychogerontology. In addition, the “Cumpliendo Sueños” workshop from the “La Bianca” and Ciudad Satélite Retirees Center, Mari Ferreyra, and Tati Merele were presented. Raffles were also held, and a nursing stand from the Ramón Carrillo Hospital was present.
Within the framework of the celebration, the 34th anniversary of the “Gruta de Lourdes” Grandparents' Home was also highlighted, which coincided with the date of the meeting. During the ceremony, Father Cristian Arévalo addressed those present and gave a blessing for this new anniversary, extending it to all who participated in the day.
Participants included the Secretary of Government, Patricia Rodríguez; the Secretary of Productive Development, Sebastián Arístide; the Director of Cooperativism and Associativism, Ariel Gorostegui; the Director of Disability, Florencia Weiss; the head of the “Gruta de Lourdes” Grandparents' Home, Margarita Cámara; the coordinator of the “Juana Sarriegui de Isthilart” Nursing Home, Andrea Chirino; the head of the Social Economy Department, Miguel Parra; and the head of the Department of Policies for the Elderly, Gladys Portugal.
During the meeting, provincial deputy Carola Laner delivered the declaration of interest granted by the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos. Likewise, councilwoman Verónica Del Boca delivered the declaration of cultural interest from the Deliberative Council of Concordia.
The Municipality of Concordia highlighted the broad participation and reaffirmed the commitment to continue promoting public policies that foster active, healthy aging and full integration into the community.